tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post6315954831390751904..comments2023-06-01T07:24:30.983-07:00Comments on Duncan's Brain: Raptobike vs CorsaDuncan Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01363433039416687609noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-27584642888253909782013-08-24T10:34:33.255-07:002013-08-24T10:34:33.255-07:00Glad you like your Raptobike. I got mine about a m...Glad you like your Raptobike. I got mine about a month ago, custom built by Angletech. It took a while to get used to, but is fast becoming my favorite short to medium distance ride. <br /><br />I equipped mine with a Shlumpf speed drive that can multiply crank speek by 1.62 times. That plus a 10 speed 11-36 cassette gives me the perfect gear range.Henriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677458810339440588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-4151803243987703832012-07-06T17:45:40.925-07:002012-07-06T17:45:40.925-07:00Funny thing- I was thinking about a Raptobike, and...Funny thing- I was thinking about a Raptobike, and thinking I would need a SpeedDrive to get high enough gearing with the small wheel. And that is exactly what you did!<br /><br />Arnold mentioned a 650 front wheel possibility on the Facebook page, but I cannot find that option on the Rapto website.<br /><br />I wish a dealer in the US would import this bike. I have send Arnold e-mails about importing one, and not gotten but one reply. He must be very busy with his new trike.<br /><br />Would be interested in why you chose the Raptobike over the more easily available competitors of the Toxy ZR, Zoxbikes 20/20, Velokraft VK2 and VK3, Optima Baron, M5, and Fuego. There are a lot of options in the lowracer market!Henriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677458810339440588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-4454157382348690292012-07-06T17:44:36.087-07:002012-07-06T17:44:36.087-07:00tFunny thing- I was pondering buying a Raptobike, ...tFunny thing- I was pondering buying a Raptobike, and thought I would need a SpeedDrive to get high enough gearing with the small wheel. And that is exactly what you did!<br /><br />Arnold mentioned a 650 front wheel possibility on his Facebook page, but I cannot find that option on the Rapto website.<br /><br />I wish a dealer in the US would import this bike. I have sent Arnold e-mails about importing one, and not gotten but one reply. He must be very busy with his new trike.<br /><br />Would be interested in why you chose the Raptobike over the more easily available competitors of the Toxy ZR, Zoxbikes 20/20, Velokraft VK2 and VK3, Optima Baron, M5, and Fuego. There are a lot of options in the lowracer market!Henriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677458810339440588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-10833074388030284312012-07-06T17:39:16.773-07:002012-07-06T17:39:16.773-07:00Funny thing- I was thinking about a Raptobike, and...Funny thing- I was thinking about a Raptobike, and thinking I would need a SpeedDrive to get high enough gearing with the small wheel. And that is exactly what you did!<br /><br />Arnold mentioned a 650 front wheel possibility on the Facebook page, but I cannot find that option on the Rapto website.<br /><br />I wish a dealer in the US would import this bike. I have send Arnold e-mails about importing one, and not gotten but one reply. He must be very busy with his new trike.<br /><br />Would be interested in why you chose the Raptobike over the more easily available competitors of the Toxy ZR, Zoxbikes 20/20, Velokraft VK2 and VK3, Optima Baron, M5, and Fuego. There are a lot of options in the lowracer market!Henriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677458810339440588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-68291003935354416992009-09-04T10:45:20.534-07:002009-09-04T10:45:20.534-07:00Hello Pete,
I ordered direct from the webshop at ...Hello Pete,<br /><br />I ordered direct from the webshop at <a href="http://www.raptobike.com/webshop.php" rel="nofollow">www.raptobike.com</a>. Shipping on my frame kit was $45.26 USD.<br />DuncanDuncan Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363433039416687609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-21711331195829214432009-09-04T10:33:30.925-07:002009-09-04T10:33:30.925-07:00Duncan, how did you get your raptobike into USA? -...Duncan, how did you get your raptobike into USA? - direct, or through dealer? , shipping cost? -great looking bike! - Thanks, Pete Kewin, london, on, canadaDr. Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109686273239178508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-58025210894104628182009-08-28T09:08:22.789-07:002009-08-28T09:08:22.789-07:00My STP issues (potholes) were more crowd induced t...My STP issues (potholes) were more crowd induced than visibility. I also was riding without my prescription glasses since I broke them that morning (doh).<br /><br />Regardless I did lower my handlebars a touch after the STP for the exact reason you specified (visibility).<br /><br />While riding today I was following a fast commuter (20mph pace). I saw a wobbly rider approaching from the other direction. The fast guy almost hit the wobbly woman. There was a bit of crossed signals and he was in the normal DF speed position where his view was mostly feet.<br /><br />I easily cut by them by taking to the grass. No reason to risk a collision. The point of the story is that I do lose a bit of view directly down under my front wheel. But my forward view is much better and I can see just in front of my front wheel, so I am happy with the visibility.<br /><br />HTHs<br />Duncan<br /><br />PS - I agree with you regarding velomobiles, especially if you don't have a lot of climbing to do.Duncan Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363433039416687609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628825773731306817.post-37690658029053397812009-08-28T04:20:10.460-07:002009-08-28T04:20:10.460-07:00Hi Duncan,
I've been looking closely at the Ra...Hi Duncan,<br />I've been looking closely at the Raptobike for functionality and style.<br />Looking at the photos of you on the bike it seems the bars are in your face somewhat and give question to the view of the road in front of you.<br />From a riders perspective though it may be a non issue however I noted that you hit a big pothole enough to damage the rim. Was this a visibility issue.<br />I also have a Corsa and find I can just comfortably reach the road.<br />Velomobiles are great too, mmmm!<br />Regards,<br />Rick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com