Monthly Archives: February 2008
How does Silk look with socks on??? 2
Wheel Discs weight–Insignificant Reply
I‘d say 1.32 lbs is insignificant as a total weight for 6 discs. Now, to install them on the wheels and the wheels back on the trike.
Silk gets her socks 3
First, thanks to Garrie Hill for the carbon fiber wheel covers. Garrie, they are beautiful and enhance the look that I wanted to achieve for my Catrike 700. THANKS!
The covers arrived at 9:50 a.m.
The CF disc covers are out for delivery Reply
Now, it is only a matter of time.
A craftman’s detail Reply
Please note the Catrike Panther that Garrie Hill applied to the disc wheel cover. This image taken by Mr. Hill.
And what do these shoes weigh??? Reply
It is always interesting to compare the weight of items added to our rides. Wheel covers or disc are used to make a cycle more aerodynamic. You hope that you are adding minimum weight [carbon fiber wheel disc] and getting a more efficient [increased average speed] ride.
Here, the front wheel weighs 2.49 lbs and the rear wheel 4.43 lbs. Tomorrow, we will see what the CF disc add to the weight of the wheels [2 disc per].
Silk with shoes off, while waiting for new socks Reply
Six carbon fiber discs [wheel covers (below)] were shipped today. I have removed the wheels to prepare them for the covers. I have to remove the rotors from the front wheels and the cassette from the rear wheel, then clean the mounting surfaces. The wheels will then be ready for me to mount the covers. Pictures soon…
