From tom at tomhoop.net  Tue Nov 15 19:39:30 2022
From: tom at tomhoop.net (Tom Hoopengardner)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:39:30 -0500
Subject: [Whirl] Newbie seeks advice on purchase
Message-ID: <CAHmZvDYo7RSzAg0QeVGwDsMXZiVZw8pPakCjtbgUNok=FanaSQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,
I'm an old roadie with a thirst for speed that can no longer be quenched
upright.  I think I'm looking for a tadpole with a 700mm rear wheel, if
there is such a thing.  My use would be time trial like excursions rather
than commuting or touring.  Any suggestions?
TomHoop
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From bikelarry at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 07:46:23 2022
From: bikelarry at gmail.com (larry black)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:46:23 -0500
Subject: [Whirl] Catrike 700
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Thanks for your inquiry and interest.
I saw your other posting on WHIRL but scratched my head.
I?ll explain that later.
We were the first  Catrike dealer and have represented them since they
started.
In those 24 years I think we have sold 4 700?s and 2 came back on trade.
We do have a very rare Catrike Speed we?ve been saving despite attempts
from Catrike to buy it back.
Same racing seat angle but
 the 451 rear wheel is stronger yet lighter than the 700.
It provides a lower center of gravity , accelerates faster, gives a more
nimble ride , and goes up hills much easier, as well as being easier to
store and fit in your car.
The head scratch?
Have you considered a lightweight fast 2 wheel recumbent?
At last month?s Recumbent Cycle Con in Ohio I was selected to present the
seminar on two wheeling again.
The reception indicated they are by no means going away.
If you?re considering ? riding with the group? or anywhere near vehicles,
it will be far less awkward mixing in , faster, easier to tote, and place
your eyeballs above not below the average car fender.
Even with flags and bright lights, The low POV reduces your field of vision
to a narrow wedge instead of the normal hemisphere.
That said, if you have any hind of compromised balance and cannot in any
way afford a fall, the trike is for you.
I suggest visiting our store for some test rides and for proving or
disproving any concepts.
Let me know if you need any more info
Regards
Larry

On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 7:55 AM Tom Hoopengardner <tom at tomhoop.net> wrote:

> Looking for a new or used Catrike 700 for time trialing.
>
> --
Larry Black larry at bike123.com Mt Airy Bicycle 4540 Old National Pike Mt
Airy, Md 21771 301 831 5151
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From tom at tomhoop.net  Thu Nov 17 14:42:17 2022
From: tom at tomhoop.net (Tom Hoopengardner)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:42:17 -0500
Subject: [Whirl] tadpole with Garmin TacX trainer
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I'm looking for a tadpole that's compatible with my TacX trainer so that I
can Zwift with it this winter.  Does anyone have experience Zwifting with a
tadpole?
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