Oz lives in San Diego, a strong guy that has done a few other races. If he wanted to get serious, he could do some damage, but like most of us, has a real...
Greg How does a crank break? Especially both of yours at the same race???? martin ... From: GREG HOCKENSMITH To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
I am a C6/7 quad, about 170 pounds, 6'2". I thought that there were two types of tall backs. A wide one and a narrow one. So, if this isn't the case I think...
Justin, sounds like you're ready to go. I agree; the all slimmer back is probably right for you. There are a lot of C6/7 quads riding out there. Remember,...
Good point Seth.....I had the same problem this weekend while training with my bike luckily I didn't spend the money to come to the omnium or I would have been...
we're just zo beeg and ztrongg.... (you have to read that in a "Hans and Franz" accent) Nah, a lot of the stuff we are trying these days is technical test...
I have had the same problem with cranks on my old cycle, I was riding and the handle came off the crank in my hand, luckily, or not, it was during a tv...
My Frame broke in two a couple of years ago. Bang snap and on the ground; I had no time to react. It broke where the compensator attaches to the frame. ...
I'm curious to know, how fast have some of you gone on a handcycle? I've hit 44MPH a few times in upper Michigan, flying down a big hill. My bike was extremely...
Seth, Good thing your bike didn't break while you were closing that gap at full speed while in traffic. You think you feel like a nuisance now, just think of...
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Cellphone? ... From: SEth To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 6:06 PM Subject: handcyclists Crank failures. Greg and I had some...
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I've been riding for a year now, and want to move from recreational to do some races/events. I can't seem to find any.... Can you guys recommend resources that...
I hit 56.1 mph twice in one day in the Ride the Rockies. IT was an old Freedom Ryder. I have kids now and want to live, so I don't do that anymore. Too many...
Thanks G Anyone been faster than 56.1 MPH? martin ... From: goneridn To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 9:40 PM Subject:...
I quit using a speedo a few years ago...It makes me go just the right (appropriate) speed if I'm not checking it out (distance, too...). First time I did Ride...
Just last week I was out on my usual 10 mile traininng loop. When I got home, my polar bike computer said I had hit a max speed of 59 mph! You would think I...
I live in Kansas City. So, kansas, missouri, or close by midwestern states are the best for me. Hey Geoff, are you in Tucson, AZ? I grew up out in Tucson......
Dogface, You live in KC? I have been wanting to try a handcycle out but I have not found any local dealer to oblige me. By chance, do you know of one in our...
Lets open a can of worms... Questions: 1. Do you think that trunk powered bikes are fair, since only the least (or non) disable athletes can use it and they...
Doug I know a couple of handcyclists from your area and will provide info if you email me: ack@... Steve ... From: d.a. To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com ...
Since there has been such a hub bub about broken bike parts and broken cranks this past weekend, just thought I would post an update. Freedom Ryder was very...
The 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games Expo scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, 9am-5pm in St. Louis, Missouri, will have both Top End and Freedom Ryder ...
Just wanted to follow up on a couple recent posts. I had written something about mechanical failures on handcycles. To clarify, that was merely to remind...
It is against human nature to hold yourself back to a lower ability level. No matter what regulation you put on it, someone will figure out a way around it.......
Seth, Good points. There will never be a "perfect" system, but the best I have seen is the factor system for disabled ski racing. It allows everyone to compete...
Check out the Adaptive Adventures website for photos. www.adaptiveadventures.org More will be posted over the next few days. Also, check out the link to BB...
