Thanks for the tips. I got the rings on the seat clamps. I will try it with the seat back angled
back all the way. I had asked the guys at Angle Lake Cycle about that since the big buck bikes seem
to have the seats leaning way back, they said to get used to it more vertical then lean it back. I
think I'm used to it after my first 2 hour ride
It is a very fun bike and I was amazed at all
the car drivers that were honking and waving and giving thumbs up, that never happens on my
conventional bikes.
BentJay wrote:
>
> Well, Robert that was a mean-spirited set of remarks you made. (I won't comment on riding an
> overpriced Taiwan made bent, btw! LOL) I have about 5K miles on my RX and I am VERY content.
> Here's a tip that I picked up at Atlantic Bicycles in Ft. Lauderdale. Put Kenda Kwest 100 psi
> tires on the RX and you will notice a faster, quieter ride. (Don't forget to recalibrate your
> computer. It's a different diameter tire than the 'worms.) I have NEVER had a flat with 'em. I use
> Bebop pedals: they are, arguably, the best non-spring loaded, zero maintainence, large float
> pedals available. Get the BagJob top of the beam bag, if it's still available for your pump and
> etc. Get the long bolts you'll need to put a water bottle cage on the front of the stem from
> Atlantic. Feel confident going downhill at 48 mph. Get used to "feathering" the front derailler to
> create a super quiet drivetrain. Make sure you have the banded seat clamps that were part of a
> recall. Remove the sheet metal screw "safety" stop with a vise grips and slide the seat off when
> you need to remove it. (Don't snap it off!) Adjust the positions of the two quick release skewers
> to maximize the rear seat tilt. Don't forget that the seat base adjusts forward/backward. I found
> that moving it back decreased contact with the back of my legs. Get used to riding great distances
> with fatigue but no pain, strain or migraine!
>
> Welcome to the club!
>
> BentJay