Began cycling again in September, 2004. Have purchased many: EZ-1, Maxarya, 2 Bacchetta Corsas, HP Velo Street Machine Gte, 2 Bacchetta Stradas, his/hers Hase Kettwiesels, an Earth Cycles Dragonflyer trike (sold 10/10/2008), a Bacchetta Giro 26/20 for my wife, a 2003 Catrike Speed and a new Fold Rush for Xmas 2007. Sold the EZ-1, Maxarya and Street Machine on EBay. Sold a Corsa privately and had another destroyed by road rage. After retiring January 2008 sold the Catrike Speed and one of the Stradas in February 2008. Sold my wife's Kett June 2008, so now we share the Kett that I previously had used exclusively (sold that one 09/06/2008). August 19, 2008 purchased the second Strada (Ferrari Red) all decked out in red Aerospokes, red pedals, red bottle holders, red valve stem caps etc. Red bling city. My wife is seeing red. Hoping to purchase 2 folding his/hers ICE trikes for some train travel/touring. Oops, we bought 2 Greenspeed GT3's instead. OK, sold the Strada December 18, 2008. Sold my GT3 May 29, 2009. I'm incurable. My new purple metallic Trice T trike was delivered June 12, 2009. My Pearl Rans Fusion ST crank forward was delivered February 4, 2010. My Easy Racers Ti-Rush has been sitting in Watsonville, CA since Xmas waiting for final payment. My Fold Rush was sold and shipped to its new owner in Yakima, WA on March 22, 2010. On April 7, 2010 I bought a used Lightning P-38. April 19, I took delivery of the Ti-Rush with custom painted Aerospokes. On March 12, 2011, we took delivery of our custom painted TerraTrike Tandem with matching aerospoke wheels. My wife calls the color fuschia. I like it. Next up, I have ordered a Bluevelo Strada velomobile (carbon SB005) that finally arrived on January 17, 2012. I hope to increase my mileage this year while riding my new velomobile. On March 7, 2012, I delivered sold my Ti Rush to it's new owner in Greenwich, CT. On November 3, 2012 I took delivery of a Bacchetta Giro 20 SWB recumbent. It has my signature Aerospoke wheels installed front/back. Sold my purple metallic Trice T trike to Lynn Papillon October 25, 2013. Sold my P-38 on March 14, 2014 to Victor Kruger of San Diego, CA. Sold my Carbon Strada velo Sept. 27, 2014. We won an Organic Transit Elf velomobile on Ebay that we picked up October 31, 2014 for my wife. Elf sold May 20, 2015. My new DF velomobile arrived March 20, 2015 and my Azub Ti-Fly folding trike arrived June 1, 2015. Sold 03/09/20. Sold DF velomobile May 29, 2016. Had right knee replaced 04/19/2016. I want another velo if knee is okay. Knee is nearly ok, WAW was delivered March 1, 2017. February 1, 2019 purchased an HP Scorpion with Go SwissDrive. Purchased Bacchetta CT2.0 carbon trike 03/10/2020.On 08/03/2020 installed new Bafang 250W on WAW @9,714 miles. Purchased 08/2021 Scorpion HP with STEPS and Nexus 8 spd. Purchased Pony4 cargo trike with 500W Bafang 09/15/2022. Sold Scorpion STEPS 11/7/22.
Description: The PONY4 is an innovative quad cycle. It combines the advantages of a 4-wheel vehicle with comfort and light weight. The PONY4 offers solutions when a classical bike is not good enough in means of stability, cargo capacity, seat ergonomics or safety.
2024 Odometer:
4,565.0 miles
Lifetime Odometer:
9,902.0 miles
Tires:
20 x 1.75 Schwalbe Green Marathon, front, 420 miles
20 x 1.75 Schwalbe Marathon Plus, rear, 9,902 miles
Chain:
Shimano KMC 8 speed, 9,902 miles
IRD Rohloff IGH 8 speed, 9,902 miles
2023 Catrike Villager serial# 51114
Trike Recumbent bike
Description: A high seat and stable platform mated to an adjustable frame provide a comfortable and confident ride. Avid disc brakes offer best in class stopping power and Ackermann steering geometry – a standard design feature on all Catrike models – keep course corrections smooth and stable. This Villager is equipped with a 1000W motor and a Enviola HD CVP transmission.
Lifetime Odometer:
18.0 miles
Tires:
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon Racer, front, 18 miles
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon Racer, front, 18 miles
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon Racer, rear, 18 miles
Chain:
generic Enviola HD CVP transmission single speed, 18 miles
KMC 10 speed, 18 miles
2021 HP Velotechnik Scorpion plus 26
Trike Recumbent bike
Description: WAW #320 with pre-mounted kit for electric assistance including 250W BAFANG mid drive engine, 36V 14.5 Ah Li-Ion battery pack, loader for battery, display. Single chain 52t ring in front.
Description: The CT 2.0- is the new generation of recumbent trikes from Bacchetta- the lightest, fastest trike on the market. Full carbon frame with integrated storage. Adjustable seat back length and a 28-degree seat recline for flat land performance and optimal climbing. Ackerman steering, self-centering with a 19′ turning radius.
Lifetime Odometer:
7,033.0 miles
Tires:
20 x 1-3/8 Tioga Power Block, front, 933 miles
20 x 1-3/8 Tioga Power Block, front, 933 miles
700 x 23C Continental Gatorskin, rear, 933 miles
Chain:
Shimano KMC X11 11 speed, 7,033 miles
2018 HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS26 GoSwiss Drive
Trike Recumbent bike
Description: Design meets driving dynamics Scorpion fs 26 – the full suspension speed-trike. Quiet powerful performance is the domain of the efficient direct drive hub motor from GO SwissDrive.
Description: The WAW is a fast road velomobile, also for stretches with frequent and short turns, comfortable enough to be enjoyed for daily use. Specific for the WAW are its removable nose and tail fairing which offer a lot of practical advantages. #320 is equipped with a Rohloff hub with 52t single chainring and 250W Bafang mid-drive e-assist. An aramide (kevlar) body with mini-visor and interior lining in acoustic felt as well as turn signal lights integrated in mirror caps and rear eyelet for lock/lift. Also featured are front/rear suspension and a single brake lever to operate both right/left brakes.
Description: Giro means “tour” in Italian and that’s the mentality Bacchetta built into these recumbents: Tough bikes that handle extremely well and can be loaded up for the long haul or the hectic, everyday commute. In short, their Giro line is about dependability. If you want a “do all” bike, check out a Giro lineup and see why it’s the Gold Standard in short-wheelbase touring and commuting recumbents.
Lifetime Odometer:
2,385.0 miles
2011 TerraTrike Tandem
Recumbent Road Tandem bike
Description: The TerraTrike Tandem is a great solution for those looking to ride with a companion. The frame coupling system separates the trike into two pieces to allow for easy transport. The optional independent pedaling system (IPS) lets one person pedal while the other coasts. With the IPS setup, you don't need to have perfect coordination with your partner to have a smooth ride. If you want to stop pedaling and make your partner do all the work, this is definitely the system for you.
Lifetime Odometer:
3,982.0 miles
Tires:
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon, front, 1,186 miles
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon, front, 1,186 miles
20 x 1.50 Schwalbe Marathon, rear, 1,186 miles
Chain:
Shimano Pro (rear chain) 9 speed, 1,236 miles
Description: Sold by Bluevelo of Toronto, Canada, designed by Velomobiel.nl of the Netherlands, the Strada is stylish, quick, comfortable and has a significant amount of interior storage. It truly is a great all-round package. My Strada incorporates full suspension, 90mm drum brakes, front and rear lighting, trip computer, turn signals, hazard lights, LED's, Cateye Strada computer, ventist seat pad, horn, brake lights, dual mirrors, carbon body, Flevobike top, Terracycle idler, GPS mount, Radical Design bags, Paul Thumbies (right) and Dura Ace (left) shifters, trailer hitch mount, low voltage indicator and a kayak-style 'skirt" to protect the rider in cold or wet weather. NOTE: The color of my Strada is "mint", made by mixing the white gelcoat (95%) used for white bikes T35 + 5% of the usual yellow which is RAL pigment #1023 (traffic yellow).