While tire shopping at my semi LBS two weeks ago I made the mistake of testing a strada...I guess you know the rest. WOW! Fortunately I was able to exercise some restraint and stay off of the aero. Thanks for all of the good suggestions. -Jeff "now we're getting somewhere" Sarchin
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I'm wondering if putting thracian wheels and stelvio tires on my V-rex would improve my speed significantly or not be worth the expense. I've had the bike for almost a year and 3000 miles and still feel slow. -Thanks
I don't feel slow on my Rex. You say you feel slow...how do you compare with DF's or other bents? What kind of averages are you performing. I have had Greenspeeds, a Rocket, bike E, all kinds of Dfs including a carbon fiber bike. I just have to say that you will get most out of improving the motor.
A V'Rex can do about as well as anything else. (Not including hills in this statement)
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While tire shopping at my semi LBS two weeks ago I made the mistake of testing a strada...I guess you know the rest. WOW! Fortunately I was able to exercise some restraint and stay off of the aero. Thanks for all of the good suggestions. -Jeff "now we're getting somewhere" Sarchin
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I'm wondering if putting thracian wheels and stelvio tires on my V-rex would improve my speed significantly or not be worth the expense. I've had the bike for almost a year and 3000 miles and still feel slow. -Thanks
I just have to say that you will get most out of improving the motor.
That's sure the case with me. My V-Rex is a bit tubby -- 38lbs by the time you add in XL frame, rack, mirrors, etc -- but my 13.5mph or so average is my fault, not the bike's. I'd buy a new bike if I thought I could boost my average up to 16-17mph but I doubt a new bike would fix the fact that I don't do enough miles to make up for all the miles already on the engine. :-)
13.5 is a decent average --faster than mine Sunday (13.3).
The Force 5 may be a more appropiate replacement for my V-Rex since I am a big guy.
It has a triangular frame that hopefully doesn't flex as much as other 26x26 stick bikes.
Father T.
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Bill said:
I just have to say that you will get most out of improving the motor.
That's sure the case with me. My V-Rex is a bit tubby -- 38lbs by the time you add in XL frame, rack, mirrors, etc -- but my 13.5mph or so average is my fault, not the bike's. I'd buy a new bike if I thought I could boost my average up to 16-17mph but I doubt a new bike would fix the fact that I don't do enough miles to make up for all the miles already on the engine. :-)
Gary Fritz <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Bill said:
I just have to say that you will get most out of improving the motor.
That's sure the case with me. My V-Rex is a bit tubby -- 38lbs by the time you add in XL frame, rack, mirrors, etc -- but my 13.5mph or so average is my fault, not the bike's. I'd buy a new bike if I thought I could boost my average up to 16-17mph but I doubt a new bike would fix the fact that I don't do enough miles to make up for all the miles already on the engine. :-)
Gary
Gary struck a chord with me due to a recent experience. Last Saturday we picked up a used Windcheetah Club Sport for my wife to ride. Sunday was her break-in ride (her main ride is a bodysocked Gold Rush). While the sensation of speed is greater with a trike, the actual speed is not (at least for us). We did our normal city ride of about 25 miles. Because she was learning we did the route slower than normal, me trailing along on my Barcroft Virginia. That ride, without the self-created "necessity" of pushing the limits to keep the average up (my average isn't that great anyway but everything is relative) was one of the best we had had for awhile. A reminder that high averages (at least for me) has its place but there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in riding more leisurely. I think the V-Rex (assuming you don't have a bad seat) is one of the few bikes which feels comfortable and secure at slow speeds and is able to handle higher speeds as well. I am faster on my Virginia (a bike which is my all time favorite) but the V-Rex provides some impressive results as well. Sometimes I need to just remember to relax a little and enjoy the journey.
