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> Just picked up a like new Rebike Performance 18 from a shop in the St. Pete area. It is in great
> condition and rides perfect for my father who is currently on a 1953 Schwinn. We just want to make
> the rebike available for him to ride when he comes to visit. I did some test rides and although it
> feels heavy we really don't have any hills bigger than an overpass or speed bump. Anyway, it
> shifts great and rides smooth. I'm going to upgrade the tires immediately from the 40 PSI cheepo's
> to some 75 - 90 psi Schwalbes with kevlar belts and some slime tubes. There was some sort of
> homemade kickstand on it but when engaged the bike was at a severe lean and I feared a small
> breeze would topple it - it has been removed. Anybody make a kickstand for this thing? The
> chainstays are square but the dropouts are flat. I guess I could just look through the Hostell
> Shoppe catalog but I thought I'd post here to see if anyone had any experience with the Rebike.
I have a Performance that's in very good condition. Believe it or not, I traded a nearly new BikeE
CT for it. It is very comfortable and my body has long adapted to the heft of the bike. I can go up
steep overpasses on my large chainring, 2 or 3rd gear. If I want to take it easy, I use the middle
chainring 3rd gear or so. The only issue I have is the spokes on the rear wheel keep breaking. It is
not the original wheel but it is similiar made of steel instead of aluminum alloy. I will upgrade
the wheels to alloy. I'm certain it will make a noticable difference.
My bike has the original kickstand which works rather well. It bolts directly to the axle and is
steadied by a screw which goes through the kickstand plate and the dropout. You might be able to
find an aftermarket unit that'll mount the same way.
About 10 months ago, I upgraded the tires to Kenda Kwests HP. What a difference! I did a ride with a
buddy of mine who had gotten a new Tour Easy and he was most surprised that I had no trouble keeping
up with him. It is a worthy upgrade.
All in all, the ReBike works for me even on long distance rides and it is the most comfortable even
after 50 miles
Edward Wong Orlando, FL
