Thursday, September 30, 2010

Decals from Holland & Toronto

New Strada decals were applied yesterday. I received the complimentary "strada" decals from Ymte Sijbrandij, at Velomobiel.nl.  He was so kind as to send them to me for free and they arrived in less than a week!   The decals match the silver pinstriping I put on the Strada.

Today, I also received the decals from Bluevelo and they went on before my ride today.

I completed a 100 kms in the past two days and find myself getting more and more comfortable on the road.  The two mirrors are great in keeping tabs on the traffic. I also think my body has finally found the "sweet spot" in the seat.  I stopped wearing a helmet since it always hit the back rim of the cockpit.  I like wearing a helmet.  It has become a habit that I cannot shake.  Will look for another model that has more of a flat  back.  Someone suggested a skateboard or snowsport helmet. 

 





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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Very nice! Starts to be a true unique bike but still far from "overdone". Not shure about the tyrepressure yet (I would suggest 90PSI for the kojaks)? I reckon the bike would look even better with the wheelcovers (back) on...:)

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  2. bluecoyoteOctober 4, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I pumped my Kojaks up to 80 PSI today and they rode alright but a bit rougher than I normally like. I also re-installed the wheel covers to see if it makes any difference to my average speed.

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  3. ErwinOctober 5, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    I Like your pin-striping. Thinking of copying it on my red Strada. It came ex-factory with an ugly red tape on the seam between the two body parts. Looks like electrical tape to me; the colour does not match that of the body. Is it paint or tape that you use?

    Erwin

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  4. bluecoyoteOctober 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Erwin; That is pinstriping that they use on cars. It is mounted on a clear backing and after it is positioned where you want it, then you peal the backing off and it leaves just the pinstripes. Looks really professional.

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  5. marcel beekmansOctober 20, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    no Dutch flag yet?
    your bike looks great!
    and drive now a lot of mileage with it!

    greets marcel

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  6. Harry LiebenNovember 8, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    Kong Scarab and Ekoi City E+ are two bicycle helmets with a flat back and there are some more out there. The Ekoi also has a visor that I like very much. A skateboard helmet will fit, but is kind off heavy.

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  7. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Hello Bluecoyote,
    Here is the link to my Strada (carbon) http://picasaweb.google.com/116179131602528631286/20101120?feat=directlink
    If 't doesn't work I'm Wim Rutten from Holland wrquest@gmail.com then I'll send you some photo's from e-mail. I've a adjusment made on the front wheels cause I like to cycle races and so I can faster through the curves. The tyres are GoCycle and they ride wonderfull. I hope your winter overthere doesn't last long so you can ride the Strada very soon.
    Yours sincerely,
    Wim

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  8. Recumbent bikeNovember 18, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    it is an adventure. a big round of your journey with a awesome. bike.

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