Gathering of Bents Brisbane?

[vonhazza]

Just wondering if there are any recumbent group rides in Brisbane I have had mine 6 months and only come across 3 other bents in that time and one of those was on the Darling Downs,
I sent an E-mail to OZHPV qld but had no replies.

Steve
Cruzbike Kit FWD.

[Uba Tracker]

Hi Steve, there are a few in Toowoomba, myself, and I have seen at least three others and two trikes. I can't vouch for Bris Vegas but there was a dealer out Wynnum direction who folded a couple of years ago so law of averages would tend to indicate that there are several out there. Whether they're being used or not is probably the question.

cheers

Harry

[vonhazza]

Hi Harry
The only other Recumbent I have had a ride on was an Actionbent Trike while on the Lions CCIA ride in April.
The owners name was Graham and he lives in Toowoomba he also has a Hurracane Challenge and a home built LWB.

Brisbane seems very quiet on the bent front.

regards Steve.

[griffo1962]

I'm on the GC. I tried contacting the Brisbane guys from OZHPV but never got any response.

I have a semi-homebuilt SWB Bentech. I bought the complete frameset from Dom and "refined" it to suit me. I have seen a couple of other 'bents down here up around Coomera. No others tho'.

Paul

[Uba Tracker]

There's only one thing for it, we'll just have to pack up and move to WA, there's plenty over there

cheers

Harry

[vonhazza]

WA Sounds like a long way to go to have someone to ride with.

Anyone out there riding in the brisbane to Goldcoast 100k in October

[vonhazza]

Hi Paul

it seems like OHPVQLD has died out, I did find an old flyer in one of the Huff magazines which had phone numbers, I rang and left messages but had no replys,

How is your bentec do you ride it much?

Driving home from work last night about 10.30pm I saw a Trike with a trailer on Tombul road Northgate.

Steve.

[Uba Tracker]

Anyone out there riding in the brisbane to Goldcoast 100k in October

That sounds great Steve, do you know how I might get a bit more info on that?

cheers

Harry

[Low Racer]

Hi Harry,
Here it is:-

http://www.bq.org.au/b2gc100/

If only I could work out how to transport my bike up there I might join the ride.

Chong

[Low Racer]

Hi Harry,
Here it is:-

http://www.bq.org.au/b2gc100/

If only I could work out how to transport my bike up there I might join the ride.

Chong

[Uba Tracker]

Thanks Chong, might see you there.

cheers

Harry

[vonhazza]

Hi all,
anyone interested in getting together for a bent group ride at the Brisbane to Goldcoast meet in front of the Neapalese Temple next to river at south bank before the start,

Any Starters put your name on this post.

Steve,
Cruzbike,

[griffo1962]

WA Sounds like a long way to go to have someone to ride with.

Anyone out there riding in the brisbane to Goldcoast 100k in October

My wife and I did it last year. We are doing it agin this one too. We go up to Brisbane on the train on Saturday and stay the night in a motel. We did it in just over 4hrs I think. I have the finishing photo somewhere. Very pleased with the 'bent. This was my first ride in mths and i felt pretty good the whole way. A few aches and pains afterwards but no sore a%&*e or wrists.

[griffo1962]

Hi Paul

How is your bentec do you ride it much?

Steve.

Hi Steve

I try to ride it at least twice or three times a week to work but other than that not a lot. I would ride more if I didn't live at the top of a 3km climb. The 'bent is hard work going up in the afternoon when your tired and just want to get home....

Paul

[John Lewis]

Hi Paul

How is your bentec do you ride it much?

Steve.

Hi Steve

I try to ride it at least twice or three times a week to work but other than that not a lot. I would ride more if I didn't live at the top of a 3km climb. The 'bent is hard work going up in the afternoon when your tired and just want to get home....

Paul

I also have a Bentec. I built it from scratch using muffler tube and mild steel. I ride it a lot. It's a great bike. Some pics in the Show off your Bent thread page 2 of it and another frame I built.

I'm a bit far away to come ride with you.

John Lewis

[vonhazza]

WA Sounds like a long way to go to have someone to ride with.

Anyone out there riding in the brisbane to Goldcoast 100k in October

My wife and I did it last year. We are doing it agin this one too. We go up to Brisbane on the train on Saturday and stay the night in a motel. We did it in just over 4hrs I think. I have the finishing photo somewhere. Very pleased with the 'bent. This was my first ride in mths and i felt pretty good the whole way. A few aches and pains afterwards but no sore a%&*e or wrists.

Hi Griffo I rode the last 2 Bris to G/Coast on a MTB avg speed about 25kph
and I am looking forward to doing it on my Bent, see you there!

Steve.

[vonhazza]

I also have a Bentec. I built it from scratch using muffler tube and mild steel. I ride it a lot. It's a great bike. Some pics in the Show off your Bent thread page 2 of it and another frame I built.

John Lewis

Hi John Nice build, I also liked seeing all the parts laid out for the red bike.

Steve.

[Uba Tracker]

Hi all, just checked out the Bris to GC ride, I'm guessing that entries aren't being received yet? I couldn't find a sign up link anywhere

cheers

Harry

[vonhazza]

Hi all, just checked out the Bris to GC ride, I'm guessing that entries aren't being received yet? I couldn't find a sign up link anywhere

cheers

Harry

Should be any day now BQ ad say Entries open mid july.

Steve.

[Uba Tracker]

Thanks Steve, I didn't know if it was just me missing something, anyway I've started to work out the logistics so all things being equal I'll see you there. Sounds great

cheers

Harry

[Uba Tracker]

Hi all,
anyone interested in getting together for a bent group ride at the Brisbane to Goldcoast meet in front of the Neapalese Temple next to river at south bank before the start,

Any Starters put your name on this post.

Steve,
Cruzbike,

I'm in.

cheers

Harry

[vonhazza]

Hi all,
anyone interested in getting together for a bent group ride at the Brisbane to Goldcoast meet in front of the Neapalese Temple next to river at south bank before the start,

Any Starters put your name on this post.

Steve,
Cruzbike,

I'm in.

cheers

Harry

Great Harry look forward to seeing you there.

Steve.[/quote]

[duncan]

Hi Steve,
What do you think of the Cruzbike?
I just ordered a kit and looking for a cheap bike to put it on.

Eventually it will go on my Airnimal Chameleon but I need to find someone to modify the seat tower for that.

..Duncan

[vonhazza]

Hi Steve,
What do you think of the Cruzbike?
I just ordered a kit and looking for a cheap bike to put it on.

Eventually it will go on my Airnimal Chameleon but I need to find someone to modify the seat tower for that.

..Duncan

Hi Duncan, I am very happy with my bike, I had my first ride new years eve after getting my kit for xmas and have had as much fun building and modifing it as riding it.
I am on the look out for a frame with a lower top tube at the moment.
Tips for Cruzbiking, good tyres,low top tube,and when you first start riding relax your grip on the handelbars as your feet have more say on what direction you are heading, if that sounds strange you will know what I mean when the time comes.

regards Steve.

[Jonathan]

Hi guys, just thought I would let you know there is another 'bent in Toowoomba, me!

I ride a Trice QNT from FF in Canberra (of course) and commute a bit in 'Woombieland, but carefully, ... the drivers here can see white lines on the road, but not anything else!!!

We plan to move to Canberra before the end of the year though, so I guess I am a temporary resident here.

Jonathan