Recent content by ColoBiker

I don't have a proper cadence meter but I'd guess I have to crank well over 80-90 to get up around 18-19 mph. I can't spin smoothly at that rate -- I'm bouncing around in my seat when I spin that fast. I'm more comfortable at 60-70. I do pull on the pedals, but not hard. I'm not sure what...

It's hard to count the teeth since they're hidden behind a guard, but I do think it's a 42T. And as I said, I have to spin like crazy to get up to the 16-17 mph range. Maybe more hardcore cyclists are comfortable with that, but it's not a good match for me. The current gearing is only good...

I just picked it up from the bike shop a few days ago. They installed a TSDZ2B. I took it for a couple short rides (it's been almost 100° here recently) and I told the bike shop guy I was going to need a bigger chainring on the bottom bracket. With the bike in top gear, I can't spin fast enough...

Nice! I was about to ask if it would work on a Gekko fx -- then I looked closer. ;) Your trike is probably not identical to an old fx but probably close? I can't read the brand on the mid drive. What's the drive, what's the battery, how much $$? Is it a kit or a collection of DIY parts...

No thanks, @Bicyclista, I'm in Colorado (hence ColoBiker), and I want a tadpole anyway.

A year+ ago I got a Specialized Vado 4.0. Beautiful bike, wonderful to ride, but ... I kept having minor crashes. Long story, but I figured out I have Parkinson's, which does bad things to your balance. I also discovered I have osteoporosis, so crashing the bike is a Very Bad Idea. Couldn't...