ICE TRIKE RECUMBENT ((PART TWO)) TOUR OF NORFOLK

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  • čas přidán 16. 09. 2014
  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN NORFOLK
    ((PART TWO)) ICE TRIKES ON TOUR AROUND NORFOLK

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  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve only just started watching this video and when you said you were catching a bus I had this horrible vision of that RV backing over all the gear. Cheers, Chris

  • @ON8EI
    @ON8EI Před 6 lety +2

    Re tyres, I have a GL TT from 1992 using Avocet 700 x32 on the rear and after 26 years of use they are still fine. About a year ago I got some bulge on the front Avocet tyre exposing the tube so I replaced it. Those tyres are amazing and as they wear so well but they have almost no grip but that does not matter as it's a TT. Nice video Graham. Grtz JD.

  • @trikesur8573
    @trikesur8573 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks Graham and Barry for this vídeo. Congratulations for those 470 miles. Here in South of Spain we haven't many raining days , always waiting for them :-) . Best regards.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      Hi thanks, it was a great ride, hard sometimes but a great ride Love spain will be back there again next year we have our holidays there every year

  • @kingee437
    @kingee437 Před 9 lety +3

    Glad you are as old as some of us. There is hope yet. Hoping to be up to some of your distances by March.

  • @DriverNganjuk
    @DriverNganjuk Před 4 lety +1

    So good

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 Před 3 lety +1

    I really enjoyed your videos. I’ve subbed a while back and got the bell going so I don’t miss anything. I bet your mate went straight into the bike shop to sort the tire problem out. Cheers from Western Australia.

  • @geoffallsup3551
    @geoffallsup3551 Před 9 lety +1

    Another fun video! Great! Thanks!

  • @malcwallace4119
    @malcwallace4119 Před 6 lety

    Another brilliant vid, had my trike 8 weeks and still getting it ready as it had issues, the seat was in wrong position after i found a manual, the chain tubes needed doing (99p 2m black round electric conduit from Wicke's) I had to make brackets for sensor and front light plus a light bar for rear light and at present am working on making a rear mudguard lol. I also bought some pedals with clips n straps and was warned against them and folk were that concerned on a forum they sent me some spd m520 pedals n cleats so i bought some trainers lol. Once i finish my KMX 'X' Class refurb i will go out with my goextreme vision 4k and do a maiden voyage..... enough of me going on...... keep up the good work and i am looking forward to some 2018 videos

  • @W4TRI
    @W4TRI Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for the ride along. Always a treat!
    Ronny in Atlanta GA

  • @peterwilliamson4296
    @peterwilliamson4296 Před 6 lety +1

    Just looking affectionately again at your video Graham as unfortunately haven't pedalled a trike for last 2 or 3 years. Had a lovely new Ice sprint here in New Zealand last but sold it shortly after as at 60, I was getting recumbent butt from the higher bottom bracket height. I am always fine with bottom brackets that are equal or lower to the seat height though and am pondering an Ice adventure or a GS GT20. Anyway love your clips and hope your both still triking. PS My old web site is "Planet pride in the south pacific". It profiles for some of my recumbent activities down here in New Zealand. Take care guys.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 6 lety

      I am 64 this July and my bottom bracket if fine and not to fat LOL

  • @nebula7226
    @nebula7226 Před 9 lety +1

    That was fun. I got to tour part of Europe and it was on a trike thru this video! The furthest I have been on my trike is 35 miles and I have a powered wheel!

  • @hendrikplumer6814
    @hendrikplumer6814 Před 9 lety +2

    Absolutely terrific, very enjoyable. You do deserve better infrastructure, however. England is such a beautiful country, but there are not enough cycle tracks and bike paths. As I see it, the only thing worse than a busy A-road is a busy B-road. Even less space. Anyway: thumbs up and keep'em coming.

  • @maximus757
    @maximus757 Před 9 lety +1

    Hi Graham, I really like your videos. I've watched quite a few of them. I've finally ordered myself a rigid 26x sprint. Can't wait to get it :-)
    Maybe when you get the time a little video about what clothes you wear in different conditions would be nice to watch. Also when you go on one of your camping trips it would be nice for you to show what you take with you and how you pack it all.
    Happy riding!
    Grant

    • @kharikeaton8221
      @kharikeaton8221 Před 2 lety

      You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account??
      I stupidly lost my password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

    • @hamzarylan7895
      @hamzarylan7895 Před 2 lety

      @Khari Keaton Instablaster =)

    • @kharikeaton8221
      @kharikeaton8221 Před 2 lety

      @Hamza Rylan I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm.
      Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

    • @kharikeaton8221
      @kharikeaton8221 Před 2 lety

      @Hamza Rylan it worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
      Thanks so much, you saved my account :D

    • @hamzarylan7895
      @hamzarylan7895 Před 2 lety

      @Khari Keaton happy to help xD

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 Před 9 lety +2

    Great video, hope you had some fun. As for your tires, I dont know what you where using but give Schwalbe Marathon Tire a try. I've been using them on my recumbent and I've got a set taht has lasted me over 3500 miles of touring and commuter riding.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      We were both running Schwalbe back and fronts

  • @DemiGod..
    @DemiGod.. Před rokem

    Does the fairing make much of adifference? Does it make you overheat as shields you from the wind?

  • @sparkles9868
    @sparkles9868 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video . . What stopped me watching all of it was lack of subtitles any chance of adding them in future videos ?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 4 lety

      I will maybe try tanks for watching what you did :-)

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 Před 3 lety +1

    25:48 “the trees are going quite wild” So funny.

  • @2manysigns
    @2manysigns Před 8 lety

    It's a bit like a modern version of the E Z Rider film but perhaps luckily no shotgun scene .

  • @garybarker9139
    @garybarker9139 Před 8 lety

    Tyre wear. Check Camber 4 degrees/ caster 11 degrees toe in 0.1 degrees.

  • @KeithAVass
    @KeithAVass Před 3 lety +1

    What on earth is that Give Way sign all about blocking off the left lane??? (At the end of video)

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 2 lety

      Give way is like a stop sign you have to stop and look

  • @kingee437
    @kingee437 Před 9 lety +1

    Hi Graham, Could you tell me where you mount the camera during a ride please?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      Well I do not mount it I hold in in my hand,
      Its a great little Video Cam very simple it has a 2 Hour recording capacity its got a rechargeable battery and you can put ordinary batteries in it, I have mad a little video have a look on my Facebook page

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      Graham Williams Facebook for the Video

  • @spinaway
    @spinaway Před 4 lety +1

    Hi i really enjoyed this video, i used to cycle but as age has got the better of me i have given up, i am 63 but suffer from Arthritus of the Ankle joints and lower Back, i was considering a trike to try and get me out and about before i am carried off in the old pine box, what is the riding position like on these trikes and are they harder to pedal than a conventional bike.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 4 lety +1

      I to have arthritic in my ankles and hands and shoulders.you will find it works fine you can get electrical assistance :-)

    • @spinaway
      @spinaway Před 4 lety +1

      @@1001Darkeyes cheers graham thanks.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 4 lety

      Forgot to say I am 65 to and registered as blind, but we get one life mate go for it

    • @spinaway
      @spinaway Před 4 lety +1

      @@1001Darkeyes cheers Graham, the problem i have, i have no cartlidge whatsoever in my right ankle, only partial in my left, both left and right sacroiliac joints in my back have completely eroded, osteoarthritis in both wrists shoulders and elbows, having said that I'm as fit as fiddle lol . i will look round for a dealer near me and see if i am can take a test ride, thanks for the info.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes a good idea my friend, test one out, but make sure 100% your leg length is made correctly, that is h most important thing. I do hope it works out for you, do not forget you can get great electrical assists for them. Good luck

  • @TheAegisClaw
    @TheAegisClaw Před 9 lety +1

    Did the problem with Barry's tyres turn out to be front wheel tracking?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      TheAegisClaw Hi No it was a bad batch of tyres, mind you he does run them at Max pressure

    • @TheAegisClaw
      @TheAegisClaw Před 9 lety +1

      Graham Williams Thanks, good to know as I plan to buy an Ice Full Fat this year, and those tyres are super expensive, so tyre wear is a real worry. I never had much problem on my KMX though so I'm probably worrying about nothing.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      I Run on Kojaks as a rural with no problems I run them at around 80 PSI

  • @lumeiwan
    @lumeiwan Před 9 lety +1

    Just curious, do you guys have a lock for the bikes?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety +1

      O Yes, But I try never to have it out of my eye sight

    • @lumeiwan
      @lumeiwan Před 9 lety

      Ahah, that would work too! But is there a specific brand that you guys are using? Like Axa defender or something?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety +1

      No Nothing special Just good quolerty locks and chains, nothing to heavy as one has to carry it around, the locks I ues it keep them safe at home is a different matter I have hightesile floor rings in the concrete and there chand to the floor with high quolerty locks and chains cant remember the name but they were bloody expensive plus I am a light sleeper and very good with a cricket bat i could and would hit them for 6 no problem LOL

    • @lumeiwan
      @lumeiwan Před 9 lety +1

      Haha sounds secured enough! Thanks for the info!

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      No problem :-)

  • @peacefulprepper2402
    @peacefulprepper2402 Před 8 lety +1

    was the tire problem due to toe in or out?

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 8 lety

      No It was a bad batch they wore out fast may be the compound was to soft

    • @peacefulprepper2402
      @peacefulprepper2402 Před 8 lety +1

      Ok. I am now trying different trikes out and trying to gather as much info as I can. Have you known about many camber problems on the ICE trikes? Seems as though it is set it and forget it, just wondering. Thanks

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 8 lety

      Hi
      I have had no problems, it’s a very simple set up once you understand it.
      And as you say once you have it set up it will stay that way, only stirring joints as there where with change it slightly, but that now have rubber boots on them that lengthen the life of them.
      However it comes down to maintain the trike, cleaning and drying them out and Just looking after the parts.
      I have three Ice trikes and have owned 5 and not had any problems.
      There are lots of tires you can use for different riding , slicks are best for a good feel ad a faster run
      And then you have trekkers, made with trikes in mind and marathons, all have a different feel .
      In this Video I was running Marathons back and front, there more rugged and grips like glue.
      But run slower, great for pulling a trailer and at speed for control, and no punchers.
      On my normal weekend riding trike. I run Kojaks slicks all around and have done hundreds of miles on them
      One thing is tire inflation , max and minimum, are just that, you do not have to run them on max
      The marathons on the front I only inflate to 50 PSI not to Max but it depends on what you are doing if you are racing then Max is the inflations but touring it’s what you find the best set up.
      What make of tyre is a personal thing and what you get us to running, at the end of the day it comes down to how long they last and puncher resistance, and price.
      But once you have it set up correctly the tires will do their own thing.

    • @peacefulprepper2402
      @peacefulprepper2402 Před 8 lety +1

      Thanks. I have been wondering if it is something that needs to be monitored on a long trip

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 8 lety

      No
      It’s something like you would have to hit something badly to knock it out.
      If it went out you would know as its harder to cycle and it would run to one side or another, when
      its set up you can let go and it will run straight.
      I check my ones once a year. And only have had to re adjust
      when replacing ball joints , once every few years or so if you look after them grease
      them with cycling grease a none acid grease
      it keeps the water out .

  • @1001Darkeyes
    @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety +1

    • @RadicatTat
      @RadicatTat Před 9 lety

      Excellent videos of an interesting trip. We really enjoyed watching them this evening in Florida. The sites were nice, the sea, the country, and the camping were all great. Can't wait for the next long outing in the spring. Thanks for sharing with us.

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      Cool thanks I am glad you like them, they're all good memories of good times

    • @1001Darkeyes
      @1001Darkeyes  Před 9 lety

      I will be using a ten speed set up next year should make it a little easier