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TerraCycle

Discussion in 'Gear and Equipment' started by Rocketmantn, Oct 12, 2010.  |  Print Topic

  1. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    In the past I have praised the high quality (albeit at high price) parts I have purchased from TerraCycle. Both my V Rexs have TerraCycle Glideflex stems and handle bars along with idler wheels. All parts are extremely well made and fit my bents without ANY adjustment. They all work like a charm and are big upgrades to the OEM parts they replaced on the bents.

    Well sometimes a good company really shines. I have a saying you can't tell the difference between a good company and a bad company until something goes wrong...

    Well I got a small package from TerraCycle today with a replacement tensioning bolt and nut. I got a HAND SIGNED letter from Robert Johnson explaining that there had been a small percentage of Glideflexs where the nuts have stripped off the bolts. The replacement set had longer bolts and wider nuts with a nylok feature. They suggested I replace the bolt (and gave me a complete set of instructions on how to do it) at my earliest convenience. All of this was at no charge.

    So I want to give a big :thumbsup: to TerraCycle. It is refreshing to find companies that still have integrity in them!!!
     
  2. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    TerraCycle does make good stuff, and their instructions are second to none. I'm sure they would appreciate your copying to their website the posting you made here.
     
  3. laidback cyclist

    laidback cyclist Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    OK
    City:
    Broken Arrow
    Ride:
    Ti Rush/V-Rex
    Name:
    Mike
    I have to agree with both Jon and Dave. I have TerraCycle parts on 3 of our 4 bents (glideflex stem, riser and handlebar on my V-Rex, idler and tailsock on the TiRush, and idlers on both sides of the tandem). Everything has worked like a charm.
     
  4. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    Speaking of Terra Trike; since my trikes name is nobody, ( well her name is Jezebel) but the manufacture's name is Kochongtaben yoi, which means my name is nobody, in Chinese. How do i order a replacement idler. do i hafta take it apart and buy a engine ear tape or calipers and measure all those diameters and stuff? And please don't tell me to just send them the old one so they can match it. I guess i could take it apart and measure it then let one of you really smart guys tell me the conversion huh? :jiggy9:
     
  5. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    They have a very extensive website with parts to different common recumbents. I don't think they do custom work.

    You can find out by going to t-cycle.com

    On the left hand side click idlers and see what they have got.
     
  6. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Dave I did. Here is the response I got from them.

     

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