Greenspeed Custom Shop Order Form v1.0
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Greenspeed Custom Shop Order Form v1.0
Welcome to season 2006 and the new custom shop. We hope you will find all you are looking for in this form. One of the things we are striving for with the customer shop is practicality. It’s about building the best trike for you from the ground up, with out being sucked into bicycle component manufacture’s ‘hype’. For example our belief is choosing the correct size cranks is far more beneficial that moving up the line to a slightly lighter pair. But of course for the discerning customer this can be done too. Likewise, as you move through this form, you don’t start by choosing a model; you start by choosing a seat angle and a frame style first which automatically takes you to one of the 6 models. We didn’t want preconceived notions of the line up clouding your judgement. Now that all the models are over-flowing with options, you may well find that a model you had dismissed in the past due to its inflexibility is now the perfect choice. This form is currently designed to be filled out and printed. Future versions of the form will have the emailing capability for customers with a higher version than the standard Adobe reader. We wanted something that wasn’t linked to the web and could be used off-line. The only web links are to our good friends that make the products we use. So feel free to go ape, in the knowledge you can’t accidentally order something. Filling out the form is an easy step by step progression. It is laid out in a manner that you can start straight with the form and jump to the info pages as you come across options you are not sure about, or you can read it from one end to the other like a book and then fill out the variable frame style options consideration fixed no issues with transporting faster S&S Machine coupled this feature is useful and may be used regular plane user form. Just click on the grey question mark to be taken through to the relevant info page. If you come across options you are still unsure of, you may have the option to select ‘recommended’ if you are in a drop down menu, or simply leave it blank and this can be discussed with your dealer. Selecting recommended means the dealer will fill in the most appropriate option for you. They will like to know about your fitness, and the type of riding you will be doing on the trike. It may seem that there is an overwhelming array of options, but we believe the form’s ‘one bite at a time’ lay out should lead to lots of fun and knowledge gained. Each section of the form leads into the next and some of the form’s features run based on earlier decisions. It is best if you can fill in one step at a time. We stopped just shy of building in a gear calculator to the form, I’m hoping to get this sorted out as a separate down load in the future. Lastly, please understand that this is not a legally binding document in any way. Prices are subject to change with out notice, and your dealer may have other factors that need to be looked at in the pricing. The prices listed here are Greenspeed’s suggested prices for 2006. They do include shipping to your dealer’s door step. Have fun! Ian, Paul, Mick and the rest of the team at Greenspeed. models variable GTS frame style options consideration fixed no issues with transporting variable 1 wheel size variable 2 track width folding welcome x7 comfort variable 2 track width folding variable 1 track width GLO variable 1 wheel size variable 2 track width GTR variable 1 wheel size S&S Machine coupled this feature is useful and may used regular plane user gt7 variable 1 track width GTO variable 1 wheel size variable 2 track width order form 29-Aug-06 personal details imperial metric name height street address x-seam town shoulder height state hip width zip code shoulder width phone in-seam preferred contact method e-mail weight " " " " " " lb model seat angle frame style 30 degrees fixed 40 degrees S&S coupled folding base price wheel size track width 16” (349) 750 20" (406) 800 frame color seat color Safety Yellow Bistro Orange page 1 of 3 USD order form 29-Aug-06 name brakes Sturmey Archer Cable - actuated Drum Brakes Gator Brake Hydraulic Disc Brakes Magura Bigs Hydraulic Disc Brakes Hollowed Alloy Axles Ride-On Cables Magura 'Wavey' Rotors drive rear your cluster choice has a difference of 17 t Plain Hub Sram Dual Drive Rohloff 14sp BionX (electric assist) derailleur : Shimano 105 drive front price your chain ring choice has a difference of Plain 0t giving you a total difference of price 17 t Schlumpf Mountain Drive Crank Length : 165 Chain Rings : Single Recommended ring : 52 your theoretical chain ring size when the Mountain Drive's under drive is engaged would be - ring : 21 up grade price Show me options for up grading my drive train price page 2 of 3 order form 29-Aug-06 name wheels Front tires : Scorcher TR Rear tire : Scorcher TR Rim color : Silver (plain anodize) Rims : Jalco JL-DD32 Spokes : 14g SS Spoke color : Silver (plain) Nipples : Brass Nipple color : Silver (plain) Greenspeed accessories Rear Rack - Alloy Front Mudguard set with mudflaps and reflectors Head Rest 2nd mirror (includes mirror post) Grab Handles (used to help access in and out of the trike) Computer mount (includes sensor mount) Light mount for lights with handle bar attachments Frame tube protectors (for travel protection) also recommended price 0 price 0 sub - total 0 $56 $130 $120 $30 $75 $16 $16 $100 Ask your dealer for pricing. Arkel Recumbent style pannier bags Burley Trailer Busch & Muller Halogen dynamo lighting set (no mounts needed) Cleated Pedals FastBack Hydration system Sigma Cycle computer fitted Topeak Combination Pump (130psi) Windwrap fairing special requests or needs extras Shipping Taxes Other total page 3 of 3 measurements Your personal measurements are very important for getting the right size and weight frame. Your dealer will also discuss the type of riding you need the trike to cover before deciding on a frame weight. However you can opt for a heavy duty frame at any point. Just add it into the special request box on page 3. Please start by selecting a scale, as this table does not convert from one to the other. Height imperial metric As you fill in your measurements here, they will automatically write into the order form. Height " In-Seam This refers to your over all height with your shoes off. We find this easiest taken against a wall. We use this as a general guide. X-seam (shoes off ) Shoulder Width " This refers to your seated leg length. The measurement is taken from the wall to the heel of your shoe. Please make sure your back side is up against the wall. We use this to determine frame size and adjust your crank extension before the chain goes on. Shoulder Height Hip Width Seated Arm " This refers to the width of your shoulders. We use this as a guide for seat width. " In-seam Shoulder Height " This refers to the width of your hips while seated. We use this measurement for seat width, and to adjust your handle bars to the correct width. Shoulder Width This refers to your inside leg length. The measurement is taken from floor to crutch with shoes on and is used to determine crank length. Weight Seated Leg or X-Seam measurements are much more easily taken with two people, than by your self. " This refers to the height of your shoulder from the ground while seated. We use this to determine your seat size. Hip Width These If you don’t fell you can press your back side up to the wall for the x-seam measurement. Sit up against a step instead and measure from the step to your heel. lb This refers only to your personal weight and should not include equipment you would like to carry in this figure. GREENSPEED 2006 Seat angle is one of the most important decisions to make, however it’s generally a pretty easy one. We don’t have our seats adjustable it makes for a stronger lighter trike to have the seat angle fixed, and the seat should take a different shape as you lay your self further back to give better shoulder support. It makes the trike simpler meaning there is one (or many depending how the mechanism works) less thing to go wrong. Things you should consider here are: How long you will spend in the seat each ride and how often you will ride? Do you have any neck or back problems? Pros - Generally speaking a 30 ° seat makes for a faster trike. You are more laid back so you are therefore more stream-lined. Once you get up to 30kmph, 80% of your energy is used just to push you though the wind, more if you have a head wind, so every little bit of stream-lining counts. 40° is considered more of comfortable seat angle but this can be subjective. We found around 1 in 10 people actually find the 30° seats more comfortable. This is because the seating pressure is spread more evenly across their backs that the more up-right 40° seats. Cons - Some people don’t like to be laid this far back. They find it comfortable for their back but not their neck. A head rest can help here but is not necessarily the full answer. Pros - Generally speaking 40° seats are found to make a more comfortable trike. This is the standard seat used for the touring models and the tandems. People find that they can spend more continuos hours in a 40° seat. These seats also give you a better view around as you are higher. This is particularly useful if you want to use a WindWrap style fairing, or are planning on making a ‘head out’ style fairing. If the trike is going to be used by multiple users, the 40° seat takes different size riders better than the 30°. There is nothing like a test ride to confirm seat angle. Jump on any X-series, GTS or GLO to find out what a 30 degree seat feels like to you. Like wise, jump on any gt-series, GTR, GTO or tandem trike to find out what a 40 degree seat feels like to you. Cons - Compared to the 30° seat, more weight is transferred to the buttocks. GREENSPEED 2006 frame style Frame styles mostly relate to transportability. A ‘fixed’ frame is the term we use for a frame that has no break down feature. The folding frame has a removable seat and the frame folds in half. The S&S Machine Coupling model has a removable seat and an S&S Machine coupling to split the frame in half and uses split links for the chain and DaVinci’s cable splitters for the cables. Things you should consider here are: Will a break down feature be handy? How often would you use a break down and how small do you need to go? fixed Pros - Many people love the integrated look of the fixed frame trikes where the seat rails extend into the cross member. This style of frame is lighter than folding or coupled frames and is also slightly stronger. Cons - The fixed frame will not break down for transport. However many airlines will take the trike with the pedals off, chain on the largest rig and slid into one of the standard plastic bike bags. Oversize changes will most likely apply. folding Pros - The boot fold takes around one minute. The chain, cables and rack all stay in place while the trike is being folded. The fold is also a very handy feature. Some, customers find they only use the feature once a year, but when they do, its a life saver. Cons - On average it adds around half a pound to the trike’s weight. The broken down frame isn’t as adaptable as a coupled frame can be. coupled Pros - A coupled frame is neater than a bulky folding hinge so your trike has a sleeker look. The coupling allows you to actually break the frame in half. This gives you smaller pieces and more flexibilty as to how you pack the trike, ie front half in one suit case, back half and seat in another, making it easier to carry airline standard size cases. It also means for packing two trikes you can slot the front halves and back halves in to each other. Two coupled trike will always pack smaller than two folding trikes. If transporting the trike is not an issue for you, fixed frames make a great trike. For regular folding like with use of the trike in conjunction with you car or using small apartment elevators, this is the best choice for you. For less frequent break down situations, where end size is important, its hard to beat a coupled trike. Cons - On average adds around half a pound. Breakdown takes longer and requires an extra wrench to be carried with you. GREENSPEED 2006 wheel size Across the range, most of our models have a choice of wheel size., except for the folding trikes which have been standardized to 16” wheels, as they suit that purpose best. Within each model type, wheel size is linked to frame size and that is why you need to take your x-seam into consideration here, but don’t worry, the form will let you know if you pass any of the limits. Things you should consider here are: Your physical size. 16” 20” How important is range of tyres to your intended purposes? Pros - 16” wheels put you closer to the ground which is great for stability. They are stronger and lighter and transfer less stress to the frame. They have a lively feel and a great take-off speed. This is due to the fact that there is less mass to get moving. For packaging and transporting 16“ wheels are easier to work with and can fit into smaller spaces. Cons - Less ground clearance, but don’t let this bother you too much as the trike will handle all road conditions fine. The tyre range isn’t as large as what is on offer for the 20” wheels. If you are going to be doing some rough riding then 20” is more for you as the wider tyres give a softer ride. However it’s only the grip you need, then a tyre like the Schwalbe Marathon should cover your needs. Pros - 20” wheels give more ground clearance, due to both their height and the fact that all 20“ wheel trikes use the above frame steering. Clearance isn’t just an issue for people who are going to be going down rough roads from time to time, It’s a handy feature for mounting and descending curbs (with all due care of course) and pesky speed bumps. The 20” is considered more of a robust touring tyre and being a standard BMX size helps you find spares in almost any town. There is a wider range of tyres available in this size including fatter tyres which have the potential to create a more comfortable ride, and treaded tyres for more grip on dirt roads or grass. Cons - More weight to be carrying around with you both in rubber, and frame, rim, spoke and rack material. They have a much slower on the take off, and they transfer more stress to your frame. Contrary to the opinions of some, 16” wheels don’t seem to get lost down potholes. Nor is it hard to keep the trike at cruising speed once you are going. Some people like to choose wheel size based on gearing options. We suggest you start with the wheels first, being they are a more crucial part of the trike. There is a huge choice of gear options to make up for smaller or larger wheels. GREENSPEED 2006 track width At Greenspeed we design all our models to have an inherent stability. If a trike is narrower at the front then it is either longer at the back and/or lower to the ground to compensate for this. Now that we are offering different track widths with in a model group, this creates new things to consider. Issues of luggage and stability are raised. Your hip width may be a limiting factor, but the form will let know. Things you should consider here are: Your physical size. How much weight would you be likely to carry? narrow Pros - Over all a more compact trike, which can provide small packing sizes for those regularly travelling. Great door way size. If you will be regularly rolling your trike through door ways this can be an important aspect for some people. Cons - Less stability, slower cornering speeds and less weight carrying ability. Here the wheels form a ‘triangle of stability’. The wider the trike the more this triangle encompasses the weight of rider and luggage. wide Pros - This is the safer options due to the better stability, but this also translates to harder cornering capabilities. Most race orientated types prefer the narrower tracks as they look sportier and compact, but if it’s a tight course, the wider track will be better and more fun! Wider is also better for carrying more weight on the trike, as you have a larger triangle of stability. It’s amazing how much difference this can make. Cons - If your option here on the form is 750, this will go through doorways fine, otherwise 800 takes a little fiddling. The trike will not pack as small as a narrower one. I would not let this bother you unless you are a regular traveller; we believe an extra 2” in the width of a trike is more important than a few inches on your box size. This however, is only one factor. Seat height from the ground and height of the weight of rider and luggage also play a roll. GREENSPEED 2006 classic claret flame red colors For some, color is the main consideration when buying something new. And why shouldn’t it be? Color is a reflection of your personallity. Ever had a custom color bike and seen someone else with that same color? You feel an instand bond with that person. Things you should consider here are: deep violet Who am I and what will this trike say about me? space blue Bright colors for safety, or if you live in snow for most of the year, perhaps darker colors are safer? electric blue sky blue hawthorn green cabana green yellow gold bistro orange white gloss black super matt black metallic night blue sky blue black green black clinquant golden red millenium grey candy red blue Our powder coater does a rare extra-hot coat that produces a thincker coat with a more supple finish. So if the frame does take a knock, it is more likely to leave a small dent rather than cracking the paint work. We have been complimented the world over for this exceptional finish. red New for this season in the classic colors, we have deep violet and super matt black, plus the new ranges of metalics and candies. The super matt black is actually a textured paint giving it a rough sand paper like finish. This reflects light from a wider area around the tube, giving it an almost grey apearence. Our first frame in this color will be touring across China so that should be a good test for it. Computer screens really don’t do the the metallics justice. Especially the black green and black clinquant, that have a huge depth of color from the bright green and gold in the light to almost black in the shade. The Candies look just like a candy apple. The frame is first coated in a silver, then a see through red or blue is added afterwards giving it a liquid appearence. Our seats are sewn from a very strong and durable plastic coated nylon mesh. This makes it one of the strongest yet breathable fabris on the market. We also sew a reflective ‘GS’ badge to the top of the seat for extra visability. Please note that while care has been given to reproduce our color range for the screen, we can’t garentee the accuracy. Different monitor settings and quality will make for differences, but we do belive that the colors give a good comparison with each other. navy bright blue forest green safety yellow black brakes Your choice of brakes will relate to the type of riding, and where you would be doing it. Loading touring through the mountains, or casual day trips through the flat lands, both have very different requirements. We also suggest anyone with a personal weight over 250lbs / 100kgs or people with little hand strength would feel better with some strong discs to hand. Any system can be set for one handed operation. Things you should consider here are: Your weight and the weight you will carry. If you will be riding in the mountains. power drum modulation Pros - The drums are very simple, elegant and are sealed against the weather. Changing the cables is easy to do and pads last for many years. They are great for regularly packed trikes, as the wheels are easily removed and you don’t need to worry about the disc getting bent. The ride-on cables will boost your power to 7 and give a smoother modulation. power modulation gator disc Cons - The drums can fade down long mountain descents. Both your power and modulation are going to drop as the cables wear and get crud in them. Pros - Hydraulic disc brakes are non-degenerative. They don’t slowly get clogged up or stretch like cable brakes do. But mostly, people opt for disc brakes for the extra power. If you would like cable operated disc brakes in the future, opting for Hydraulics now will make for an easier change over in the future. The Gators are a 4 pot system so in each calliper, 4 pistons work together to push the two pads into the rotor. They are the better looking disc brake. magura disc power modulation Note also the wheel size does play a part. The chart to the right compares the brakes relative to each other, but... All brakes are stronger in 16” wheels with less modulation. All brakes are weaker in 20” wheels with more modulation. Cable operated disc brakes are still in the pipeline but not on Cons - More care is needed with packaging and transporting to make sure the rotors do not get damaged. Pads wear much faster than the drums. offer as yet. Current If you don’t have the hollow axles, removing the wheels can be harder as you also need to drop the calliper to slide the wheels off. market were not Pros - As above for the disc brakes. Maguras are the strongest, most industrial brakes. Designed for 4 wheeled motors bikes, they are used as standard equipment on our tandems. Maguras are best for smaller or weaker hands than the gators. Cons - As above. The industrial look does not appeal to some. cable discs on the designed for trike use and have many inherent problems. Click here for a more detailed explanation. GREENSPEED 2006 rear drive Your choice of hub will relate to the gear range you will need for your riding. Also consider that a Schlumpf Drive can widen your range so should be taken into consideration here. If you are after a non-deraileur system, the Rohloff can be used with a single ring up front or coupled with a schlumpf drive. This makes for a good ‘weather resistant’ and ‘fool proof’ system. Things you should consider here are: The range of gears you need to suit your environment. The type of reliability you are looking for. plain sram rohloff Pros - Shimano’s Deore hub has no internal gears and great bearings so its a strong and reliable choice. The 135mm drop out spacing it also makes it compatible with all the other options and derailleur systems are known to all mechanics. Cons - Derailleur gears are not quite as reliable as the Rohloff. Pros - Sram’s Dual Drive has 3 internal gears as well as the 9sp on the cluster. If used with a single ring crank set, this can make for a neater looking trike, or with a double or triple can boost you range of gears quite dramatically. You can also change hub gears while stationary. Cons - You loose efficiency when in the 1st and 3rd gears in the hub, but only very little when in second gear (which should cover 75-90% of your riding). Not as reliable as the other options, but has proved to be a sturdy unit. Pros - The Rohloff is the ultimate for low maintenance gearing. It has huge appeal for people who don't want to fiddle around with gears keeping them in tune. 14sp's with one control, evenly spaced gearing, quick release wheel, longevity and reliability all rolled into one unit. Cons - Cables can be hard to replace and is best left to a mechanic. bionx Pros - This unit has electric assistance, where the hub itself is the motor. This can really flatten out those hills for you. You can have up to 75km range and the unit features regenerative braking to charge your battery up down long and/or steep hills. Note that you must pedal to use this unit as it measures the power you put in and adds to that. Cons - The cut off speed of 25km is a little low for some. For clusters, smaller cogs make for harder gears, larger cogs make for easier gears and wider spacing between top and bottom make for a wider gear range. Being able to change gear while stationary is great for if you need to stop in a hurry and didn’t have time to change down gears. Rohloff’s 15, 16 and 17t cogs are reversible so that once you have warn one side of the teeth, you can spin it around and use the other side. the 13t does not have this feature GREENSPEED 2006 front drive 1 Your choice of options is plain cranks, which simply refers to the every day cranks you would see on most bikes. Or one of the schlumpf drives, which is a 2 speed bottom bracket where the gears are changed with your heel rather than a derailleur and shifter. Things you should consider here are: The range of gears you need to suit your environment. Would a disability stop you changing a schlumpf drive’s gears? plain schlumpf drives Pros - Less efficiency loses and derailleur systems are known to all mechanic. Cons - Range not as wide as what a Mountain Drive or High Speed Drive can give. Can’t be shifted while stationary. Pros - The Mountain Drive uses a fixed gear (ratio of 1 : 1) and a step down ratio of 2.5 : 1. For example; if the mountain drive was fitted with a 52t ring, your step down gear would be equivalent to using a 21t ring. That range would be too wide for a derailleur system, and using a mountain drive allows you more flexibility with the rear derailleur as it doesn’t need to pull up the slack from the front rings. So if you want wide gears - this is your unit! Your entire gear range can be taken up or down by changing only one ring. All Schlumpf drives can be shifted wile you are stationary. Cons - You loose efficiency when in the under drive gear and only very little when in the fixed gear. Pros - The Speed Drive uses a fixed gear and a step up ratio of 1 : 1.65. If the speed drive was fitted with a 33t ring, your step up gear would be equivalent to a 54t ring. Not too wide for a front derailleur, but allows more flexibility with the rear derailleur. Your entire gear range can be changed with only one ring, and this is a neater looking unit than the Mountain Drive. crank length and chain rings, next page Cons - You loose efficiency when in the over drive gear and only very little when in the fixed gear. Pros - The High Speed Drive uses a fixed gear and a step up ratio of 1 : 2.5. So it has the same range as the mountain drive, but it is fixed with a 27t chain ring that can not be changed for a different size. Your step up gear would be equivalent to using a 67t ring. Too wide for a derailleur system, but allows more flexibility with the rear derailleur. This unit has special bearing is the most efficient of the 3 units. Cons - You loose very little efficiency when in the over drive gear and only very, very little when in the fixed gear. A Schlumpf with a long or medium cage derailleur can be a good way to change between different size riders with out needing to the break the chain. GREENSPEED 2006 front drive 2 Crank length is a very important thing to get right. Too many manufacturers simply stick with 2 or 3 sizes to keep production cost down, yet between riders there is vast differences in sizes and muscle types. Finding the right size cranks can really improve your ride and comfort levels. If you are opting for a custom set of chain rings you must be careful to not outstretch the capacity of the derailleurs, but don’t worry the form will let you know if you do. Things to consider - Crank choice and gears you need to suit your environment. crank length " you should Based on your in-seam of look at cranks between the range of 0 mm and 0 mm. If in doubt, we generally go for shorter rather than longer. Shorter cranks are better for your knees as there is a smaller range of movement with no measurable loss of out put. If you currently ride a recumbent with long cranks it will feel a little strange to start with, but if you are new to recumbents, the smaller cranks are hardly noticeable. Ultra-short cranks have now been well researched and most findings conclude that short cranks can give you exactly the same output as longer cranks, but be better for your knees and help keep your cadence high. But are they for everyone? Our current theory suggests that yes, they are! People with slow twitch muscles may still prefer something in the 155 - 165mm range, but the fast twitch muscle groups will love the 125mm plus range. High cadence has always been an aim of the recumbent rider and short cranks make this an easy reality by automatically make you spin faster for the same “foot speed” A 90 rpm plus range is beneficial for recumbents, read more here. chain rings You can opt between having 3 rings (triple), 2 ring (double) or a single ring which includes chain rings guides for most sizes. Opting for a custom set over the recommended set opens up the derailleur capacity boxes for you to see what capacity your choices are stacking up to. If opting for cranks shorter than you are used to, you may also want to opt for chain rings that are proportionally smaller. Ultra -short cranks are great for reducing frontal area for partially or fully faired trikes. For chain rings, smaller rings make for easier gears, larger rings make for harder gears and wider spacing between top and bottom make for a wider gear range. GREENSPEED 2006 up grades 1 Our up-grade suggestions move up to where we believe you are getting a good value for money. To up grade you are generally getting better quality and lighter weight components. Remember that anything you don’t see here can be requested at the end of the form. For example, the form will tell you which cranks we would use based on your choice of crank length and chain rings, however you can opt for TA Cranks in all lengths from 155 to 180mm. Things to consider The amount you will using the trike. The amount your budget will allow. hub If you have selected the Capreo 9-26t cluster, Sram Dual Drive, Rohloff, or Bionx hubs there is no up-grade for these components. However if you are using a plain hub, you can move from Shimano Deore to Deore XT. Higher polish on the cup races giving a smoother performance. chain rear derailleur Saves 19g Recommended for high mileage riders On all systems except for the Bionx that uses an 8sp cluster, you can up-grade your Chain from PC-951 to PC-99R, which is a hollow pin chain. Saves around 45g Better finish on the plates guards the chain better against rust. For racing and the weight consious Your rear derailleur is governed by your wheel size and cluster choice. We will then pick the appropriate cage length as the order comes in. Shimano Deore to Shimano Deore XT. Bearings rather than bushings in the tension pulley and double o-rings in the bracket seal and single o-ring for the plate pivot seal and more aluminium parts. Shimano Deore XT to Shimano XTR. Pulley bolt retainers and aluminium plate pivot bolt. Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra. Weight saving of g depending on cage size. Bearings rather than bushings in the tension pulley and double o-rings in the bracket seal and single o-ring for the plate pivot seal and more aluminium parts. Saves 45 - 80g Depending on cage. For high mileage riders Saves 32g For high mileage riders Saves 13g For high mileage riders GREENSPEED 2006 up grades 2 Things to consider The amount you will using the trike. The amount your budget will allow. cranks If you have selected plain cranks and the form has shown TA Carminas, you can up grade your Steel Bottom Bracket Axle to Titanium. This is purely a weight thing. front derailleur Otherwise you can up grade your recommended for the weight consious Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra. Saves around 3g The Ultegras are stiffer than the 105’s Your front derailleur is governed by the number of chain rings chosen and the number of size and difference in teeth of the chain rings. Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra. For smaller chain rings in the mountain series you can up grade your Shimano Deore to Shimano Deore XT. rotors for racing, touring and strong riders For the road series you can up grade your Not much difference, great finish however. hollow axles Saves 166g Saves 6 - 9g depending on cage. for matching Ultegra cranks Saves 6g Again very little, but great finish. Our standard axles have always been a high tensile 12mm axle, but in a weight saving effort Paul designed the 17mm hollow alloy axles. Saves 262g Not only are they lighter but they also make for a one bolt wheel removal for disc brakes wheels, with out needing to drop the calliper. No options for drum brakes yet. Paul also has some prototype, extra lightweight, kingpin bolts. You need to forgo the mirror mounts for this design. If you are interested, put it down in the special request box. for racing, frequent travellers and the weight consious Magura’s ‘wavey’ rotors are a sleek looking wave design which helps keep muck off the pads. Designed particularly for mud bashing mountain bikes, we think they look cool and the save a lot of weight. Saves 88g for racing, frequent travellers and the weight consious GREENSPEED 2006 wheels This is our most expanded section yet! Pay attention here as ‘rotating mass’ is the best place to save weight to give you a faster trike. You may be wondering where the big knobby tires are, well not here on this list, the trikes are made for road. Spoke manufacturers are now offering better options for smaller wheels. I guess it’s the colors that are going to excite people the most like having your rims match your frame, now that’s custom! Things to consider Road conditions. If you need heavy duty or light weight wheels. tires rims spokes We could talk about tires for hours so we’ll keep it to a breif run down on each and their weight. Scorcher TR. Best rolling. Schwalbe Marathon. Best 16” dirt tread. Marathon Slick. Hard wearing. M’thon Slick Plus. Most puncture proof. Stelvio. Light weight narrow tyre. Maxxis Hookworm. Wide and hard wearing. Tioga Comp Pool. Best road grip. Primo Comet. Lightest, hard compound. per item weight Jalco JL-ST26. (open section) JL-DD32. Heavy duty wide. Velocity Sims “velodisc” Heavy duty narrow. Sims “scorcher” Lightweight wide. AeroHead. Lightweight narrow. AeroHeat AT. Lightweight narrow. Powder coated finish. 14g Stainless steel is our standard spoke. It’s strong and reliable and available in silver or black. 245g n/a n/a 448g 322g 382g 252g 298g 250g n/a n/a 327g 9g 12g 14 / 15g butted is a spoke that starts at 14 gauge at the head and elbow where the strength is needed, then tapers to the thinner 15 gauge for most of the spokes length. Less weight to the out side of the wheel makes the wheels easier to spin and the best option to go with the alloy nipples. Saves 30-40g 13g spokes for 20” rear make for a much stronger wheel. Good for very heavy touring. nipples Titanium spokes are pretty extreme, big weight saving, huge price. Alloy nipples are lighter and come in lots of pretty colors, but aren’t available for the 13g spokes. Brass is the standard high quality nipple. They survive in extreme conditions better than alloy. 16” 290g 325g 335g n/a 210g n/a n/a 240g 20” 315g 450g 380g 710g 235g 765g 410g 305g per wheel for racing and the weight consious Adds g Saves 45-60g per wheel for the hardcore Saves 20g per wheel GREENSPEED 2006
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