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Grolch
Guest
I've had the Catrike Road for about two weeks now. Let me say, comfortable.
The whole visibility issue still preys on me though. I'm probably the
obvious newbie, Flashing LED's and Head-light forward, two 7 LED flashers on
the seat stays rear. Always fly the flag (and a small netherlands flag to go
with my Oranje Netherlands National Soccer Jersey). I know, I know way OTT.
So I ride in Victoria, British Columbia area (South Vancouver Island,
Canada). I've done many great trips along the Galloping Goose and Lochside
Trail Systems. Ther's lots of steep and/or long climbs and descents on most
routes so around here you have to deal with it.What surprised me most was
the responsive steering. At low speeds it's great. At higher speeds it can
get downright scary. Especially if the descent requires breaking and
steering. I've had it up to 62k so far. I don't think I'd want to go any
faster, at least not yet. Don't get me wrong though, I am lifelong biker,
but this is really different. Overall, I am somewhat slower. 18.5kph avg vs
21.4 avg on a roadified Bridgstone MB1.
If anyone has some tips on control at speed, maintenance or anything that
would be good to know I'd appreciate it.
Grolsch
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The whole visibility issue still preys on me though. I'm probably the
obvious newbie, Flashing LED's and Head-light forward, two 7 LED flashers on
the seat stays rear. Always fly the flag (and a small netherlands flag to go
with my Oranje Netherlands National Soccer Jersey). I know, I know way OTT.
So I ride in Victoria, British Columbia area (South Vancouver Island,
Canada). I've done many great trips along the Galloping Goose and Lochside
Trail Systems. Ther's lots of steep and/or long climbs and descents on most
routes so around here you have to deal with it.What surprised me most was
the responsive steering. At low speeds it's great. At higher speeds it can
get downright scary. Especially if the descent requires breaking and
steering. I've had it up to 62k so far. I don't think I'd want to go any
faster, at least not yet. Don't get me wrong though, I am lifelong biker,
but this is really different. Overall, I am somewhat slower. 18.5kph avg vs
21.4 avg on a roadified Bridgstone MB1.
If anyone has some tips on control at speed, maintenance or anything that
would be good to know I'd appreciate it.
Grolsch
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