windmiller
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Bought a Pashley PDQ a few days ago, circa 1998 very good condition for age, came with rack and trunk bag. Chain was jumping at first which turned out to be a stiff link which was a quick fix. While checking for loose bolts I noticed one of the rear rack threads was stripped. Bought a helicoil kit but I messed up the repair, now don't think it was possible anyway due to the shortness and placement of the rack thread hole. Putting a bolt and nut through isnt an option either. A p clip should suffice since the other 3 rack fixing points are sound.
After a 60 mile ride I like the PDQ more than my Orbit Crystal even, it's nearly as fast and climbs well. It's quicker and more comfortable than the Bacchetta giro 20 and ICE B2/3 I owned. As with many SWB recumbent bikes toe overlap is terrible but can be dialed out by my brain. Starting off isnt the easiest but the turning circle and low speed control is good. Think I will replace the Nokian tyres for big apples just for peace of mind and a larger mirror is on my shopping list too. The optimum SWB recumbent bike would be a morphed PDQ - Kingcycle in my opinion.
After a 60 mile ride I like the PDQ more than my Orbit Crystal even, it's nearly as fast and climbs well. It's quicker and more comfortable than the Bacchetta giro 20 and ICE B2/3 I owned. As with many SWB recumbent bikes toe overlap is terrible but can be dialed out by my brain. Starting off isnt the easiest but the turning circle and low speed control is good. Think I will replace the Nokian tyres for big apples just for peace of mind and a larger mirror is on my shopping list too. The optimum SWB recumbent bike would be a morphed PDQ - Kingcycle in my opinion.