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Remember this? 6

Catrike 700, cycling • Tags: , ,
Original Cricket CT700 Tail Fairing
first there was this… …which evolved to this

The end of January, I presented the work Goblin Motors was doing to fair a Catrike 700. Well, mid-March Jeff Bales [BROL Member Goblin] received his Catrike 700 and the fairing on the left has evolved to the fairing on the right. My concerns about the aerodynamic efficiency of his former design are being address as the project evolves.

Racing options such as a lower wheel fairing will be available soon.

Now, I wonder what adjustments, if any, will be made to the front fairing. I can see Silk wearing something like this. Details of Jeff’s work is here.

Now, I wonder what is happening in the Garrie Hill [BROL Member CFBB] Camp on the fairing that he is working on for Gene Metcalf [BROL Member] that is to be adaptable to the CT700???

Stay tuned folks. I think this is going to be interesting. So Eric [BROL member GotBent], are you ready to make me a large “Silk” times 2 for the left and right side of a tailbox or fairing like that?

Additional Mike Higgins’ Blogs Reply

cycling, cyclist, history • Tags: ,

Mike Higgins has three blogs, in addition to his 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps Blog:

I find his interest and research compelling. His blogs all relate to the riders and experiences of the 25th Infantry. For history buff, there’s a lot to read here. Michael is a teacher, currently living in Wyoming. This summer he plans to retrace the route ridden by the soldiers of the 25th. I’ll follow and wouldn’t mind riding with him.

Link-back to my BROL Thread.

Should it be a Fat Frank? 5

Citi, cycling • Tags: , , ,

Not the dog, not your uncle, but the tire/tyre:

My BROL friend Z said in my Citi setup thread, Post #11: “You really want a tire with the ‘look of yesteryear’? Check out Schwalbe’s Fat Frank. Great looking tread, 2.35″; size, and available in black, creme, or brown. I think the creme with the RANS red frame… oh yeah.”

Would either on of these tires look good with the RANS Citi? I’m thinking I can over do the black contrast with the red and that maybe the cream Fat Frank Tire may just be good to brighten Fay up. So, what do other bikes look like with Fat Frank tires? Glad you asked.

Yesterday, I picked up my now painted fork [from my local power coating place ~ Final Touch Powder Coating ~ Great Job!] My fork is black which raises the question I posed above. I’ll post pictures later today of the frame with the black fork.

I want your thoughts. Please post a comment.