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• Tips: Recumbents and Trailers

  BicyleR Evolution - The Shopper There are times when you need to tote more than you can comfortably carry on your bicycle, even a long wheel base recumbent designed for self contained touring. That is when you need a trailer. I used a trailer for all... Posted Apr 25 2008, 08:29 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Tips, bicycle, Groceries, Camping, Trailer

• Jandd Grocery Panniers

  With gas prices up and a new grocery store only about three miles away, my though has been wouldn’t using my bike for grocery shopping be great. I’d get the exercise, save on gas, and do some hauling with a load. But groceries don’t... Posted Apr 11 2008, 09:00 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Bags

• Short Cranks - First Impressions - Wow!!!

  Slipstream - Spring 08 - Short Cranks - TerraCycle Idlers - Grocerey Bags Continued from So you want shorter Crank Arms Now What? My new shorter cranks(155MM) from Biksmith Design & Fabrications are now installed and I have taken my first few rides... Posted Apr 10 2008, 10:40 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Tips, Cranks and BBs

• Tip: SRAM Power Link Gold 9-speed Connector

  Today I installed my new cranks and idlers. Everything went very easy except I forgot how to open the SRAM Power Link Gold 9-speed Connector I use on my chains. I had forgotten that the link needs to be squeezed together in two directions to open. These... Posted Apr 07 2008, 08:48 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Tips

• TerraCycle’s Longbikes Slipstream Idler Kit

  TerraCycle offers a Longbikes Slipstream Idler Kit that looks very nicely made. It replaces the rubber idlers seen on most recumbents with coged idlers that have high quality bearings. TerraCycle claims that the better idlers provide improved efficiency... Posted Mar 31 2008, 08:19 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Repair and Maintenance, Cranks and BBs, Longbikes Slipstream

• Are Your Crank Arms Too Long?

  I have been thinking that I should shorten my crank arms since I started having hip problems but I am not sure that the effect is significant. However, I do know that it will be expensive. A friend is going to let me ride his recumbent with shorter cranks... Posted Mar 03 2008, 07:39 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Tips, Pedals and Shoes

• Hot Buy: Jandd Private Spring Sale - 30% OFF

  Jannd makes my favorite pannies and rack packs, check it out their double secret Spring Sale for some very nice gear at a good price. Some of my favorites on close out are: Mountain Pannier, Mini Mountain Pannier, Grocery Bag Pannier, and Large Mtn. Panniers... Posted Mar 01 2008, 07:13 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Hot Buys, Equipment

• Knee Savers/Pedal Extenders

  I have been thinking about Knee Savers/Pedal Extenders for quite a while but the price always put me off. My industrially sized sandals tend to rub against the crank arms and a little more pedal clearance should be a good thing. I am not so sure about... Posted Feb 24 2008, 08:33 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment

• Hot Buy - Off the Bike Lights

  On a tour, off the bike lights are much more than a convenience, they can be a safety item. A good light will let you make repairs by the side of road in the dark, it will also light your way home from dinner, and to the bathroom at night. Those are all... Posted Jan 06 2008, 10:14 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Hot Buys, Equipment

• SeakSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Beware

  I have been a fan of SealSkinz waterproof socks since I used them when riding in Newfoundland and Labrador. They really do the job of keeping your feet warm in 40 and 50 degree rain. So when I saw they also have gloves I ordered a pair. Here is the product... Posted Nov 07 2007, 02:11 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment