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Bye for now, forums
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.22 at 23:55:25

You probably haven't noticed, but the forums are now disabled here at RBR.info.  The version of those forums was far too old and kept falling apart every time we expanded site functionality, so it was time for them to go.  Besides, they weren't seeing much use.

We'll try to get something rudimentary in place for folks who want to coordinate Rally activities, but I doubt we'll be returning to full forums.

If you want to share your opinion about anything you read here in the blog, register for an account and log in to see the comment form at the bottom of the individual blog entry pages.



Tags: forums | site | maintenance

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Catrike to sell chain tensioner this June
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.18 at 21:38:54

Love your Catrike but hate sharing it because everybody needs a different boom length? Catrike is answering your frustrations with the release of a chain tensioner this June.  It was initially revealed at this year's Catrike rally, but information and a photo was recently posted to the Catrike forums.  Here's the word from Catrike:

Yes, we have designed a new chain tensioner as Devious and others have seen at our last Rally. It works great and will retrofit on all Catrikes 2005 and newer (2005 and 2006 may need new boom clamp) and is being manufactured by TerraCycle for Catrike. It will be anoodized and have our Catrike logo lazer etched on it.

It will be great for multi-rider Catrikes [...] and especially useful for test rides at our dealers. It will be available in June.

Just a side note - don't ever call TerraCycle and try to order trikes.  Sometimes having two companies named "Terra" in speed dial is a bad thing.

Catrike Chain Tensioner :: Coming in June for multi-person Catrike recumbent tricycles everywhere



Tags: tricycle | recumbent | tensioner | chain | catrike

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TerraTrike unveils Zoomer SL
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.14 at 23:41:28

TerraTrike tried something new today. They did a live streaming reveal of their new Zoomer SL trike, which they claimed to be the lightest trike on the market at 28-29 pounds (without pedals).

The trike has:

  • an all aluminum frame
  • horizontal handlebars
  • the usual adjustable TerraTrike seat
  • a carbon FSA SLK Light crankset
  • SRAM Force front derailleur
  • Velocity wheels with Aeroheat rims
  • Schwalbe Durano tires
  • SRAM XO shifters and rear derailleur
  • KMC X9 chain
  • 26" rear wheel and 20" fronts
  • 30" wide
  • 250 lb weight limit

When asked how it compared to a Catrike Red, the answer was that the the Zoomer SL is a "different animal". At that point, it was mentioned that a Catrike Red as spec'd would likely be $5000, which then led to the Zoomer SL price reveal of $3499.

The trike is available for order now.

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Tags: terratrike | zoomer | sl | recumbent | tricycle | trike | unveiled | stream

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Obama and bents... again??
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.14 at 18:53:15

I guess when people think of Obama, they think of a charismatic intellectual, so naturally they'd imagine he'd ride a recumbent.  But when The Daily Show suggested Obama would ride "Recumbent One" and then illustrated it by turning 'BentRider Online's Bryan Ball into the President himself?  Well, that's downright weird.

BROLBama :: The original image from BentRider Online with Bryan J. Ball in the middle BROLBama :: And here is the altered image, sans co-riders and pale bent rider BROLBama :: It goes quick, so don't blink.  Right at 12:01.



Tags: the daily show | recumbent | obama | bentrider | photoshop

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Register your Catrike
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.11 at 22:33:53

Big Cat HPV, makers of the Catrike line of recumbent tricycles, would very much like each and every Catrike owner to register their trikes, no matter when you bought it.

The registration/feedback form is currently available only as a PDF to print and mail, but Paulo says they'll have an online form up as soon as they can.

If you purchased your Catrike from RBR, you're going to mark the dealer assistance question as "Outstanding", right?   Okay, sure, it's better that you be completely honest.  It was worth a shot, though.



Tags: catrike | big cat hpv | registration | feedback | form | data | information | gather | marketing

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RANS Trizard in motion
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.08 at 16:16:39

We're trying something new here at RBR. In addition to providing tons of photos of new bikes, we're going to start doing videos on occasion. We're not entirely sure yet whether these are helpful or desired, so please feel free to log in and leave comments here to tell us whether or not we should do this more often.

 



Tags: video | tricycle | delta | recumbent | trizard | rans

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RANS Trizard photos
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.07 at 19:59:34

If you're a fan of us on Facebook, you saw these photos a day early.  Those are the rewards of social networking.  But we don't think any less of you because you're looking at them here.

What was that?  Oh yes, the RANS Trizard.  We got one in the shop, assembled it, stood back, looked at it, and thought, "Well, that's different."  A low rider delta trike with all the stability of a tadpole and a tendency to rub the skin off your elbows.  Some might call that painful.  We call it exfoliating.

Take a look and see what you think!

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Tags: trike | delta | trizard | rans

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The Edge Koosah unveiled
Posted by Travis on 2009.05.03 at 07:14:04

Razors Edge announced back in February that the resurrected Koosah was shipping out to retailers.  And now it's here in the shop!  The step-through frame on the long wheel base recumbent Koosah makes it a breeze to mount.  But really, I just take the pictures when new stuff comes in, so here they are:

Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah :: Razors Edge Koosah ::



Tags: photos | burley | koosah | edge | razors

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HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs trike photos
Posted by Travis on 2009.04.30 at 08:06:45

The ultra-observant will notice that none of the foliage in the background of these photos is in bloom.  That's because these photos have been sitting around, just waiting for me to post them.  Their time is now.  Their place... is here.

Wow, that was sort of dramatic!  Now I'll do it in the tone of a movie trailer: In a world... on a road... with a chipseal surface... One trike dared to defy the rough ride... And dared all to suspend their disbelief.  The HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs, folding and springing to a recumbent shop near you (like RBR) now!

HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs :: HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs ::



Tags: suspension | folding | trike | recumbent | fs | scorpion | velotechnik | hp

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Monkey in the middle
Posted by Travis on 2009.04.30 at 07:31:58

Sorry, I don't mean to suggest that Bob "The Bike Man" Swaim is a monkey, but how else can one quickly describe his custom Bilenky for two stokers and a captain?

Coincidentally, Bob is in town this week for back-to-back bike events.  One could consider his visit to RBR to be the "middle" of his stay.

And with that, I bid you adieu with these photos before Bob arrests me while wearing that bobbie hat.

Bob's Bilenky custom :: A 2/3rds recumbent tandem Bob's Bilenky custom :: Bob the bobbie shows off his Bilenky



Tags: bob swaim | bilenky | custom | tandem | back-to-back | push me pull me

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