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fatjel
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Yeah it is odd to not include it.
Have ordered now and should be here this week .
I didn't ask how much.
I guess recumbents are always going to be pricy.
Hopefully Bacchetta parts should be relatively easily available unlike my trike which has on occasion had to have parts made
Have ordered now and should be here this week .
I didn't ask how much.
I guess recumbents are always going to be pricy.
Hopefully Bacchetta parts should be relatively easily available unlike my trike which has on occasion had to have parts made
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fatjel
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Good bit done last night ..
Seat fitted nicely and is comfortable !
Rear mech ,shifters,crankset and pedals on
Brakes not so good .. Hydraulic discs seemed like the easy way . Need longer pipes tho
To do ...
Chain
Headset thing
Watch youtube video on upholsterying again
Learn how to ride the thing
Seat fitted nicely and is comfortable !
Rear mech ,shifters,crankset and pedals on
Brakes not so good .. Hydraulic discs seemed like the easy way . Need longer pipes tho
To do ...
Chain
Headset thing
Watch youtube video on upholsterying again
Learn how to ride the thing
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fatjel
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HI @Shaun It's my first two wheel recumbent.. Had the trike for 18 mths now..
The headset part arriving tomorrow otherwise it's good to go.
Except the upholsterying of course
Avid hydraulics brakes are on and working. Albeit very messy
A regular back one on the front and an extra long one that came with the trike on the back'
2 1/2 chains and Shimano Zee groupset.
Single 36t crank and 11-32 cassette..
Rear mech keeps the chain supertight with it's clutch so hopefully be no problems with the chain coming off.
Tyres are Marathon plus 1.75 "
Front wheel is a deore hub and SJ cycles budget rim. My first go at wheel building
Rear is cheap shimano mtb wheel
Not sure where I'll go with the wheels yet.. Might be 24/28 0r 20/26
Shall have some nice wheels made when I've a few miles done
Had a few wobbles round the garden and it feels super comfy even with a few bolts sticking in my bum/back
The headset part arriving tomorrow otherwise it's good to go.
Except the upholsterying of course
Avid hydraulics brakes are on and working. Albeit very messy
A regular back one on the front and an extra long one that came with the trike on the back'
2 1/2 chains and Shimano Zee groupset.
Single 36t crank and 11-32 cassette..
Rear mech keeps the chain supertight with it's clutch so hopefully be no problems with the chain coming off.
Tyres are Marathon plus 1.75 "
Front wheel is a deore hub and SJ cycles budget rim. My first go at wheel building
Rear is cheap shimano mtb wheel
Not sure where I'll go with the wheels yet.. Might be 24/28 0r 20/26
Shall have some nice wheels made when I've a few miles done
Had a few wobbles round the garden and it feels super comfy even with a few bolts sticking in my bum/back
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fatjel
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I have a new found admiration for upholsterers.. Seat is done tho.
Cost about £50 for the bits and pieces
Could be better but looks OK and is even more comfy.
Hopefully the last bit arrives tomorrow and I'll be up early before the traffic on Saturday for a test ride :-)
Needs a tidy , cables , pipes all over the place and I only had white cable ties
My patio really needs weeding !!
Cost about £50 for the bits and pieces
Could be better but looks OK and is even more comfy.
Hopefully the last bit arrives tomorrow and I'll be up early before the traffic on Saturday for a test ride :-)
Needs a tidy , cables , pipes all over the place and I only had white cable ties
My patio really needs weeding !!
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fatjel
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@PaulM It's the fork Bacchetta sell for the giro 20.
Will take a 24" wheel so there's loads of room even with a big old 1.75 marathon on there.
One of the reasons I went for the Bachetta was the versatility.
As an incurable tinkerer the idea of three different brake fittings on one bike is heaven
At least 20 configurations of wheels too !!!!
Even if I can't ride the thing I can spend my retirement tinkering with it
Will take a 24" wheel so there's loads of room even with a big old 1.75 marathon on there.
One of the reasons I went for the Bachetta was the versatility.
As an incurable tinkerer the idea of three different brake fittings on one bike is heaven
At least 20 configurations of wheels too !!!!
Even if I can't ride the thing I can spend my retirement tinkering with it
FishFright
More wheels than sense
From their website, the Giro 20, contrast and compare the forks to yours
Years ago I knew of someone who had a Peter Ross Bike
He was tall, and found tat an extended boom was too high
Peter made him a "Swan neck" boom that fitted for length, but lowered the feet by about 6"
Probably, assuming you weren't given old stock. Might be worth asking the question just to confirm.
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fatjel
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Been in touch with cyclecentric who supplied the bike..
Emailed pics and they agreed ... Wrong forks
They are always a pleasure to talk to and are gonna get in touch with bacchetta and sort it out.
Forks work fine as long as I use disc brakes so I'm happy to use as is for now
Headset all sorted and new kickstand fitted..
Had a go round the block and after a little adjustment of the seat went for a 5km ride
A bit wobbly at times but never felt in danger of falling off
New euromesh seat arrived today.. homemade one weighed nearly 5kg !!!!
Off on a club run tomorrow so think I'll take it and see how it goes
Couple of things need addressing
I need a decent bag for it, the one on there is not exactly secure
And I'm thinking shorter cranks might keep my knee away from the stem (ouch)
Oh and I maxed out the gears in the first 5k.. Rethink needed on the crankset
Proper outdoor pics
Emailed pics and they agreed ... Wrong forks
They are always a pleasure to talk to and are gonna get in touch with bacchetta and sort it out.
Forks work fine as long as I use disc brakes so I'm happy to use as is for now
Headset all sorted and new kickstand fitted..
Had a go round the block and after a little adjustment of the seat went for a 5km ride
A bit wobbly at times but never felt in danger of falling off
New euromesh seat arrived today.. homemade one weighed nearly 5kg !!!!
Off on a club run tomorrow so think I'll take it and see how it goes
Couple of things need addressing
I need a decent bag for it, the one on there is not exactly secure
And I'm thinking shorter cranks might keep my knee away from the stem (ouch)
Oh and I maxed out the gears in the first 5k.. Rethink needed on the crankset
Proper outdoor pics
