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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by KP Hepcat, Jul 18, 2017.  |  Print Topic

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  1. KP Hepcat

    KP Hepcat

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    IL
    City:
    Cary
    Ride:
    Burley Hepcat
    Name:
    KP
    Hi, KP here.

    I just joined Recumbent Riders. I bought a Burley Hepcat from a neighbor that was moving. This bike maybe has 500 miles on it but sat in a crappy shed for at least the 10 years I've lived in the neighborhood. I filled the tires, got it lubed up in key areas and soaked the chain in PB to remove the rust. I took it out for a ride for the first time yesterday which was quite a Challenge at first but after some seat and handlebar adjustments I did 10 miles of gradually more comfortable riding. Especially enjoyable since I haven't been able to ride a regular bike since being hit by a car four years ago and shattering my wrists among many other broken bones.

    I could tell pretty quickly this is going to get me cycling again. The bike still needs a lot of work so expect a few newbie posts over the next couple weeks.

    KP
     
    KP Hepcat, Jul 18, 2017
    #1
  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    :welcome3: KP! It sounds like you're off to a great start, as 10 miles is a pretty good distance if you've been off the bike for a few years. :applause: Glad to hear that your wrists did alright and hopefully you can begin to enjoy cycling once again! :heelclick:
     
    A.D., Jul 18, 2017
    #2
  3. DocS

    DocS

    Region:
    South
    State/Country:
    TX
    City:
    San Antonio
    Ride:
    Scarab Trike
    Hi and welcome!

    I just joined today, after lurking for a bit...
    I just got back into recumbents recently after having sold my last one (an Action Bent SWB).
    Recumbents are the only way I can get back into cycling.

    Glad to see I'm not the only newbie on the board!

    Blessings,
    Doc S
     
    DocS, Jul 19, 2017
    #3
  4. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    :welcome8: to the forum guys. The more you ride the better it gets.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Jul 19, 2017
    #4
  5. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    Nice find, Burley made solid dependable bents and the Hepcat was the top of the line!
     
    WardJ, Aug 25, 2017
    #5
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