Technical

Any enterprising computer geeks out there?

feeds@yuku.com (trikergirl) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:01:28 GMT

This should really be available somewhere. Please, some of you incredibly smart computer people out there, make my dream come true!

I want a GPS-based device that is fairly small and lightweight, mostly screen (color of course) that easily mounts on my Catrike (when I get one :-)). Wait, there's more. I want it to not only track me by GPS, but also take all of the info a really advanced bike computer takes. On top of that, I want it to incorporate a wireless heart monitor, so I...

Upgrading Wheel on a Trail...

feeds@yuku.com (aukai) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:41:13 GMT

I have a new Trail and I would like some larger rims and tyres to cope w/ the rough road around Kitsap County Washington. I was planning to use a beefer 2" tyres all around the trike. Does anyone have any suggestions on 36 hole hubs and rims? Has anyone upgrades to this type of setup?

Aloha from the Hawai'i Northwest...

Computer Suggestions for a Villager?

feeds@yuku.com (smithlp) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:44 GMT

I have been using a garmin gps but I would like something that is more accurate and stays with the trike. The trike has a mount for the sensor but I was hopping to get some opinions before I purchase.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

my first 300 miles complete on my 700

feeds@yuku.com (Tony Martino) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:38:28 GMT

Ok I figure that I would give my observations in regards to my new 700. As of lately I have not had a lot of time to ride but have managed to get in a couple 50 mile rides here and there. I have just over 300 miles at this time on the trike. I like the trike overall. I like how it handles and how it feels with me in the trike. I have also felt a couple things that others have discussed in regards to wheel flex. I have felt this on a few occasions but I think that is just the nature of the...

For RZexpedition

feeds@yuku.com (aacevedo1995) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:39 GMT

Hey how are you doing. I just wanted to know where did you get your headrest. Catrike came out with a new one, but yours still looks more comfortable. If you can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. And that is a beautiful cat you have there. I am building mine up to suit me and that headrest will be a great add on for me. Thanks.

Rear Derailleur was killin' me...

feeds@yuku.com (SethJ) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:14:59 GMT

Hey folks,

I've had my expedition for a couple months now. Probably only 150 easy miles on it, maybe less, since it arrived the same time as the baby.

I didn't notice until a few weeks back that the derailleur in back was skipping past cogs. I made a mental note to take care of it later, since installing and adjusting derailleurs is something I've been doing for years now without problems (SRAM, mostly). Well, not this Deore LX, it turns out.

What...

Fast wear on left tire

feeds@yuku.com (aacevedo1995) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:18:38 GMT

Hello can anyone help me here. My girlfriend has an expedition where the left tire is wearing out very quickly. She uses marathon racers. The left tire wears out in about a hundred miles or a little more and it seems to be more on one paticular spot. I took the bike back to my dealer and he trued the the wheels, they were a little off but the problem still persists. She does have a three liter fastback that sits on the same side. Is it possible that this is the problem because of the...

Ever lubricate the rear freehub?

feeds@yuku.com (SpinePatient) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:25:12 GMT

I've noticed that my rear hub makes that clunking or rapping sound when my feet cross the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, the points in rotation where the power is abruptly stopped and started again. At least, when I am just cruising slowly and I'm not focused on spinning perfectly.

I believe it is the rear freehub pawls grabbing the hub housing when my feet once again push on the pedals.

The sound kind of bothers me as I wonder if there is sufficient...

mount for Garmin Nuvi 270 and Best- wearing 20" rear tire

feeds@yuku.com (ffinklow) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:05:40 GMT

I've found a variety of handlebar mounts for Garmin Nuvi 270 GPS online that use the original ball socket bracket. Has anyone used any of the RAM mounts (or others) that are secure against road shock? I plan to mount on of these devices on a Minoura t bar that I've been using for several years. See

New vs. Old Seat

feeds@yuku.com (cbhausen) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:49:15 GMT

Hello everyone:

I am considering getting the new seat for my CTE #152 and I have a few questions:

1. Does the new seat squeak and creak on the frame when pushing hard or climbing like the older version?
2. Is the new seat any less abrasive to the powder coat than the old one?

I know I could just wrap the frame with tape of some sort to solve this problem also but maybe I'm trying to talk myself into a new seat...
Thanks in advance for the...

Boom clamp

feeds@yuku.com (blitzmw77) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:23:52 GMT

My closest dealer has a Road with the old style boom clamp. The one with the silver levers. They were busy and I did not get a chance to ask what year it was. When did they change the clamp design?

Thanks

Catrike road front hub spoke specs

feeds@yuku.com (knowmad) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:07:40 GMT

Anyone know the specifications on the pokes used for the front hubs on a catrike road? Also are there higher quality spokes available?

Color matching paint - bengal red

feeds@yuku.com (SpinePatient) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:02:44 GMT

Hi, I have a project that I want to paint the same color as my trike. Has anyone successfully matched the color of their trike?

I have a call into Big Cat to see if they can give me a color code or chip or something. I'm waiting for a call back.

I have a friend at a powder coating place nearby who says they may be able to match it but I was wondering if there is a specific name, code or other way to designate the color so they can just pick it out of a reference manual...

Stripped bar end bolt

feeds@yuku.com (Vadn1) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:13:59 GMT

I was trying to remove my bar end shifter from the handle bar tubes and one of the bolts which applies pressure to the inside plates of the tube stripped out. Any suggestions on how to remove the base of the bar end shifter out of the tube with the stripped bolt?

"skipping" chain on CTE414

feeds@yuku.com (bicycle minden) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:35:35 GMT

When I'm in the middle gear on the rear dérailleur I experience what I'm going to call a skipping chain. I'll be riding along at a pretty good clip either on flat ground or up a hill and shift into that "dreaded" gear and my chain will skip or jump a few gears. It does this no matter what front ring it's in. The "skip" is somewhat random because sometimes it jumps every few revs of the crank and sometimes I experience a series of skips at one time. It...

Crank Brothers Candy SL Pedals

feeds@yuku.com (Catnround) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:07:00 GMT

I recall when I went threw this form a month or 2 back looking to upgrade my brick pedals that there was few people that really liked the CB Candy pedals as do I. But I had a spring fail in my right pedal in less then 2 months thank god I was less then a mile from home tiny pedal and a road shoe you can't clip could have made for a long 1 legged drill. The left pedal also looks like it might be getting ready to fail as well. I went back to the shop I bought them from and they pointed...

Headrests

feeds@yuku.com (Krispysteve) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:37:32 GMT

Hopefully it's okay to do this here...I'm just trying to find out if there's any interest. I doubt I'll get to retire from this venture.

Just to be clear, I love my Expedition. In just about every way it has exceeded my hopes. My biggest challenge lately is to get it away from my partner.
The stock headrest, however, is another matter. It's just way too small.

So I made myself a new headrest, and then I made a couple more for Jimali for his Speed...

Alternate Shifters

feeds@yuku.com (Pockets) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:21:15 GMT

I have a 2009 Expedition that I bought new on 1-31-09 and have a little over 5000 miles on it.. I am waiting on Shimano to replace my third right bar end shifter. Has anyone switched from bar end to say twist grip or rapid fire shifters. I am getting tired of having to replace then every few months. I am currently using a used DA bar end shifter off a TT bike I was able to find at a LBS and I am using it strictly in friction mode. The only modification I have done to the drive train was...

Tire/ wheel size choices and changes.

feeds@yuku.com (mikeatlbch) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:09:01 GMT

Just recently some questions have been raised about different sizes of tires. One thought to consider for those who like to use wheel changes than rubber changes is that you can use different rim sizes with a different rubber width and end up with the same outside diameter thus not changing geometry so much.
For example, my 2003 speed came with 305 wheels. Many of us like the way it handled with 349 wheels and small race tires, stelvios. So I use 305 wheels with City Jet...

Tire Option List

feeds@yuku.com (mikeatlbch) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:07:56 GMT

Tires and availability change over time. Lets put our sources together for available tires in our sizes... If you have a vendor with a complete list of all the sizes great. If you have a personal favorite for price speed and availability don't be afraid to endorse.

305(16inch 2003 Speed) this size in a wide big tire gives the same external diameter as a small 349.
349(16inch Most all of catrike small wheels)
355( called 18 inch seen on the Pocket in one...