Comments on: A quad it may be… http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/ Join me in the wonderful worlds of cycling, technology, etc. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: jalexartis http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3905 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:18:09 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3905 Hello Frank, I had not, but I have now. I have seen their two-seater “sociable” models, but not the ATC. The 26″ wheel build is good for some, especially off-road. It is good to review all options, thanks for bringing this one to my attention. –jim

]]> By: Frank Boudreau http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3903 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:30:01 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3903 Jim: Have you checked out the ATC quad at Lightfoot cycles? They make one with 26″ wheels all around. I just had a trike built with 26″ wheels all around from them. They do great work. Frank

]]> By: jalexartis http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3848 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:04:57 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3848 Yeah, we want this a bullet-proof [no visits from Murphy] as possible. Plus, why add more weight? I have selected Avid BB7s. I like keeping my fenders on; but, I do understand.

]]> By: Terry Stankunas http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3847 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3847 I concur on no rear disk brakes. BB7 mechanicals up front AND well tuned have tremendous stopping power. Having rear just adds mechanical complications (Murphy attractants) Hydrolic problems out on the road is near terminal, again without gain in needed function. (Over 25 – 30 mph loaded with trailer is dare-devel territory to which I will not go again).

I would always have rear wheel fenders. There is no real telling when things obnoxious will be sprayed over everthing. In dry weather I take the front fenders off (but keep on hand)— this allows propelling the front wheels by hand when pedaling isn’t making headway.

]]> By: jalexartis http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3846 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:42:11 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3846 I did not discuss. All my info on the rear fender is from his site. I’m planning to have 4 fenders. I figure by April, all that will be sorted out. I’m also waiting to see his 2010 lineup. I know the quads will be black–which was on my want list. We dis discuss read disk brakes and decided I do not need them–more a requirement in some foreign countries. –jim

]]> By: Terry Stankunas http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3845 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:36:32 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3845 Did Ashley have any news about developing rear fenders?

]]> By: jalexartis http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3844 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:26:12 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3844 I think it will be a joy all around and better yet, we’ll get to compare notes. There needs to be a straight trailer hitch–none of the side stuff. Six matching wheels, tires and tubes–simplifies supplies. –jim

]]> By: Terry Stankunas http://cyclingexperiences.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3843 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:14:50 +0000 http://northcarolinacyclist.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/a-quad-it-may-be/#comment-3843 How easy it will be to repair flats…no hastling getting to the rear wheels… they are just like trikes front tires (and the trailers)

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