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Date: 08 Oct 2007 19:18:40
From: Paul Borg
Subject: How do I convert my bike
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I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
Thanks
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 14:31:43
From: Scott Gordo
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Oct 8, 10:26 pm, Larry <lschu...@nibs.rude.biz > wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:18:40 -0800, "Paul Borg" <xpostr...@webtv.nit>
> wrote:
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> >I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
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> >Thanks
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> Easy! Note that when your bike is viewed from the right side, the
> pedals will turn clockwise. However, when viewed from the left, the
> pedals turn counterclockwise!
> --
>
> When trying to contact me, be polite. Rudeness will not get you anywhere.
>
> Larry
No prob. Just sit on the handlebars.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2001062_ride-bicycle-bike-backwards.html
/s
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 14:43:03
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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>>"Paul Borg" <xpostr...@webtv.nit> wrote:
>>> I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
> Larry <lschu...@nibs.rude.biz> wrote:
>> Easy! Note that when your bike is viewed from the right side, the
>> pedals will turn clockwise. However, when viewed from the left, the
>> pedals turn counterclockwise!
Scott Gordo wrote:
> No prob. Just sit on the handlebars.
> http://www.ehow.com/how_2001062_ride-bicycle-bike-backwards.html
I sure can't, but apparently some riders can:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/zeusback.jpg
including Bob Mionske. But he can do anything!
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 23:37:53
From: Tom Sherman
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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Paul Borg wrote:
> I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
About seven years ago, at the next to last CABDA show, there was a booth
where they had a bike with a special bottom bracket that would rotate
the chain forwards while pedaling both forwards and backwards. There was
a lot of friction in the system when pedaling in reverse.
I am not stunned at the lack of commercial success.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
Beer - It's not just for breakfast anymore!
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 18:31:28
From: landotter
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Oct 9, 12:30 pm, A Muzi <a...@yellowjersey.org > wrote:
> > On Oct 8, 10:18 pm, "Paul Borg" <xpostr...@webtv.nit> wrote:
> >> I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
> landotter wrote:
> > Simply loop the chain in a figure 8. Duh.
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> Hey! with modern flush-rivet chain that may actually be possible!
If I didn't just use the last chain in my bucket o parts--I'd have
been out in the garage giving this a whirl. LOL
Somebody try, please!
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 07:20:26
From: landotter
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Oct 8, 10:18 pm, "Paul Borg" <xpostr...@webtv.nit > wrote:
> I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
Simply loop the chain in a figure 8. Duh.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 12:30:34
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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> On Oct 8, 10:18 pm, "Paul Borg" <xpostr...@webtv.nit> wrote:
>> I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
landotter wrote:
> Simply loop the chain in a figure 8. Duh.
Hey! with modern flush-rivet chain that may actually be possible!
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 22:23:02
From: still me
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:30:34 -0500, A Muzi <am@yellowjersey.org >
wrote:
>landotter wrote:
>> Simply loop the chain in a figure 8. Duh.
>
>Hey! with modern flush-rivet chain that may actually be possible!
Just get an old 3 speed hub and reverse the internal gears!
:-)
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 00:04:51
From:
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:18:40 -0800, "Paul Borg" <xpostroll@webtv.nit >
wrote:
>I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
>
>Thanks
Dear Paul,
Assuming that you mean going forward by pedalling backwards rather
than the ambiguous counterclockwise, it's actually possible.
Retro-direct bikes had two speeds, one when you pedalled forward,
another when you pedalled backward:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro-Direct
Plenty of nice links, which eventually let you see how it works. This
site may have the best picture angles and description for how the
chain works:
http://www.m-gineering.nl/retrog.htm
(And it also happens to be the site of frequent RBT poster.)
If you want to settle for a mere single-speed, you just twist a half
loop in the chain, making some kind of adjustments to clear the chain.
The Wright Brothers twin-prop airplane did this:
http://www.first-to-fly.com/History%20Images/1905%20Flyer/Looking%20forward%20s.JPG
It's hard to see, but the enormous chain drive to the pilot's
left-hand prop goes through metal tubes, which you can see crossing
to his right. This let the drive shaft spin the props in counter
rotation.
Here's the rest of the Wright site, with lots of pictures:
http://www.first-to-fly.com/History/Wright%20Story/mccoy.htm
Cheers,
Carl Fogel
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 05:57:17
From: Leo Lichtman
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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"Paul Borg" wrote: I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This could give new meaning to the term "cross chaining."
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 21:44:51
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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Knock on its door and leave some pamphlets.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 00:05:08
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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Bill Sornson wrote:
> Knock on its door and leave some pamphlets.
And if not, The Sword.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 03:47:02
From: datakoll
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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try FWD
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 21:26:46
From: Larry
Subject: Re: How do I convert my bike
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On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:18:40 -0800, "Paul Borg" <xpostroll@webtv.nit >
wrote:
>I want it to go forward when I pedal counterclockwise.
>
>Thanks
>
>
Easy! Note that when your bike is viewed from the right side, the
pedals will turn clockwise. However, when viewed from the left, the
pedals turn counterclockwise!
--
When trying to contact me, be polite. Rudeness will not get you anywhere.
Larry
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