Hour record

Bill Patterson said:

Do we have a web site that gives the data on the recent hour record run
in AZ?

http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2006/dempsey2006.htm#Results

Bill Patterson said:

Do we have a web site that gives the data on the recent hour record run
in AZ?

http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2006/dempsey2006.htm#Results

Bill Patterson said:

Do we have a web site that gives the data on the recent hour record run
in AZ?

Joao's shown you the way, but here's a little video from the finish:
http://www.easyracers.com/videos/NissanOneHourChallengeFinish.mov

Jeff

Bill Patterson said:

Do we have a web site that gives the data on the recent hour record run
in AZ?

Bill:

Sorry to change the topic, but have you any ideas on how to get a SWB
easily up and down a flight of narrow stairs on a daily basis, that
doesn't involve modification of the stairway? I'm thinking some sort of
shoulder harness that attaches to the top tube in front of and behind
the seat. Maybe with a front strap that you could pull to adjust the
"angle of attack" of the bike relative to the incline of the stairway?
I seem to recall someone on this or the hpv list having worked this out.

--Scott

Hi Scott,
I've found that holding handlebar and pivoting bike onto rear wheel and
using rear brake is an easy way to maneuver a bike through tight spaces on
level ground. I think it will also work down steps.
Al K
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Quoted message said:

Sorry to change the topic, but have you any ideas on how to get a SWB
easily up and down a flight of narrow stairs on a daily basis, that
doesn't involve modification of the stairway? I'm thinking some sort of
shoulder harness that attaches to the top tube in front of and behind the
seat. Maybe with a front strap that you could pull to adjust the "angle
of attack" of the bike relative to the incline of the stairway? I seem to
recall someone on this or the hpv list having worked this out.

--Scott

Al K said:

Hi Scott,
I've found that holding handlebar and pivoting bike onto rear wheel and
using rear brake is an easy way to maneuver a bike through tight spaces on
level ground. I think it will also work down steps.
Al K
"Freewheeling" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Sorry to change the topic, but have you any ideas on how to get a SWB
easily up and down a flight of narrow stairs on a daily basis, that
doesn't involve modification of the stairway? I'm thinking some sort of
shoulder harness that attaches to the top tube in front of and behind the
seat. Maybe with a front strap that you could pull to adjust the "angle
of attack" of the bike relative to the incline of the stairway? I seem to
recall someone on this or the hpv list having worked this out.

--Scott

Might be OK for "down" except that it's fairly easy for the bike to get
away from you and just go crashing down the stairs because of the quick
momentum changes. If this is only a once in awhile deal just about any
method would do. For frequent use, I need some sort of strategy.
Somehow getting the weight of the bike balanced on the shoulder by using
a sling or strap seems like a good solution, and one could adjust the
"attitude" (so that the wheels clear the steps on the high side) by
using a pull strap at the front. But I haven't actually tried it. I'm
also not sure what sort of fastener to use attaching the straps to the
top tube. Latex covered "hooks" of some sort, maybe? A little kinky, I
guess. Maybe even something with a latch?

"Freewheeling" <[email hidden]> wrote>

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[strap] I'm also not sure what sort of fastener to use
attaching the straps to the top tube.

A D-ring sewn to webbing that wraps tube and remains attached
to the bike. Shoulder strap with clips to attach/detach from D-rings.
The band needs some anchor point so that it won't slide back and
forth on frame (band in front of steering, cable stop, etc...). Use
Velcro with sufficient overlap to attach the bands. Hose clamps
(padded) could also work as attachment points.

The shorter and lighter the bike the better. I sometimes carry
my Volae across rough surfaces/stickers. I carried it several
hundred feet along rough railroad right of way to get around a
stopped train blocking rural road crossing. I can imagine
carrying it up and down stairs, if I had to, but not so easily
my Tour Easy. Maybe with block and tackle! %^)

How about lobbying the landlord to install bike storage lockers
downstairs to rent for additional charge, assuming security
concerns are manageable.

Jon Meinecke

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"Freewheeling" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Sorry to change the topic, but have you any ideas on how to get a SWB
easily up and down a flight of narrow stairs on a daily basis, that
doesn't involve modification of the stairway? I'm thinking some sort of
shoulder harness that attaches to the top tube in front of and behind the
seat. Maybe with a front strap that you could pull to adjust the "angle
of attack" of the bike relative to the incline of the stairway? I seem to
recall someone on this or the hpv list having worked this out.

--Scott

Try flipping the bike upside down and carrying it with the seat on your
shoulder or on your head. As long as you've got room above, a SWB is
easier to carry this way.

(If you don't have room, you'll leave skid marks on the ceiling. *That*
will get the neighbors talking.)

Jeff