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04-07.-2004, 07:30 AM
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"stabilizing" a stratus?
I recently "inherited" my wife's Stratus. It's a 2001 model
(I think), standard size, and box-stock except for XT cranks (170mm, 26/36/48) and Calhoun Evo Sport bars/stem. The seat is about 1" from being all the way back, so I'm sure that the weight distribution is less-than-optimal. Aside from getting an XL Stratus (whic hain't gonna happen), can anyone recommend ways to make the front end feel "less light" (i.e., MORE stable)? I'm going to remove the bottle cages from the seat and try mounting them/one forward, and maybe find a more forward position for my spare/tool pouch. Thanks in advance. |
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06-07.-2004, 06:02 AM
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Re: "stabilizing" a stratus?
rans make an underseat rack and a lowrider rack, could carry your stuff up
front http://www.shoprans.com/Racks.asp -- -- Radio Frequency IDentity tags. The end of privacy. http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/169 http://www.nocards.com/welcome/index.shtml http://www.stoprfid.org/ "Mile High Skates" <info@milehighskates.com> wrote in message news:slrncee6oj.89s.info@shell.dimensional.com... > I recently "inherited" my wife's Stratus. It's a 2001 model (I think), standard > size, and box-stock except for XT cranks (170mm, 26/36/48) and Calhoun Evo Sport > bars/stem. The seat is about 1" from being all the way back, so I'm sure that the > weight distribution is less-than-optimal. > > Aside from getting an XL Stratus (whic hain't gonna happen), can anyone recommend > ways to make the front end feel "less light" (i.e., MORE stable)? I'm going to > remove the bottle cages from the seat and try mounting them/one forward, and maybe > find a more forward position for my spare/tool pouch. > > Thanks in advance. |
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11-07.-2004, 03:18 AM
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Re: "stabilizing" a stratus?
try turning the fork around. It works for some people
and some bikes. It doesn't work for others. Your results may vary. Bill Patterson |
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11-07.-2004, 06:49 AM
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Re: "stabilizing" a stratus?
Frodo22222 wrote:
> try turning the fork around. It works for some people > and some bikes. It doesn't work for others. Your results > may vary. While this has been reported to be successful on certain SWB bikes (e.g. Vision R-40), the amount of fork rake on the RANS Stratus [1] would produce a huge amount of trail if it were reversed. It would also create pedal/wheel overlap. [1] <http://www.ransbikes.com/2004Bikes/Stratus.htm>. -- Tom Sherman – Quad City Area |
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12-07.-2004, 03:01 PM
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Re: "stabilizing" a stratus?
With the seat that far back, yes the weight distrution is less that
optimal, but should still be ok.. Here are some ideas: How far back does the bar/stem combo reach? Is it close to your chest? If the stem is adjustable, try sliding it forward (as long as it is still comfortable to reach the bars). Also, how narrow is the front tire? a wider front tire will make it feel "less light". Have you ridden many long wheelbase recumbents? If not, maybe all LWB models would feel this way to you. Good luck. Mile High Skates <info@milehighskates.com> wrote in message news:<slrncee6oj.89s.info@shell.dimensional.com>... > I recently "inherited" my wife's Stratus. It's a 2001 > model (I think), standard size, and box-stock except for > XT cranks (170mm, 26/36/48) and Calhoun Evo Sport > bars/stem. The seat is about 1" from being all the way > back, so I'm sure that the weight distribution is less-than- > optimal. > > Aside from getting an XL Stratus (whic hain't gonna > happen), can anyone recommend ways to make the front end > feel "less light" (i.e., MORE stable)? I'm going to remove > the bottle cages from the seat and try mounting them/one > forward, and maybe find a more forward position for my > spare/tool pouch. > > Thanks in advance. |
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