Pieter...A few questions please about your pedals/grips. Are those the TE (or other brand) ergonomic shaped grips? They appear to flair out, too. Is that the 25 degrees option or similar? I really want to try your grip/pedal setup on my son’s RX. I want to see if he can imitate your push-pull action with just the heels of your hands on the grips like you do. You don’t even have your fingers wrapped around the grips!!! It’s all palm/heel of the hand on the grips. In other comments I see you partially address the construction of your version of Quadgrips Sure would like to know more about how you built them. Gotta get rid of the Quadgrips :-) Thank you...Scott
@0508charli
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pieter! This is a great video and great to see what options are out there! My dad (C6 complete) has recently bought a topend force 3 and has the quad elite package from Bike-On, which includes the reverse pedal Bike On brake. Only problem is this doesn’t have enough braking power to even stop going at 3mph, which obviously isn’t safe at all. Have you ever come across anyone who has used this braking system/had this problem before? And would you recommend any particular alternative system? Thanks so much, and hope you’re still doing well with your cycling 😊👍 thanks so much, Charlotte
@0145492391
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlotte yes this is a older video nowadays I'm using electronic shifting that is more expensive. My cycling is going very well thank you. Personally I don't like the reverse brake but for logistical reasons only honestly if it doesn't seem to break even at 3 mph I think there is something wrong in the setup and not the reverse brake, it normally works very well. I would suggest you take it in to a good bike mechanic or bicycle shop to have them check out the calipers and the complete setup to make sure that everything all good braking to work if it doesn't fix the problem then give me a shout maybe I can help or even contact bike on they will probably immediately explain to you what is going wrong as it should be working pretty well.
@hermanoparatleta377
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Pieter! How's it going ?! I'm buying a Carbonbike. I am C6 Complete as you ... As for the amount of crowns: Which system do you prefer? 1X System, 11 speeds, with 9-46 cassette or 2 x System with 11-40 cassette? Thanks for your help! You are the man!!!!
@pieterdupreez8080
5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, this is really a personal preference question but I think for training and especially if you often are around very really conditions I still would prefer 2x system and with a new electronic shifting shifting The cranks really is not too much of a problem. This being said with 1x12 sit-ups available it is also a great option. But yes for me Ibiza 2x and can then have closer gear ratios on the flatter courses. I then also have the option remove my FD and go 1x on courses that it works. Hope that helps you....
@hermanoparatleta377
5 жыл бұрын
@@pieterdupreez8080 I apreciate your help! Thanks buddy! God bless you!
@gizmobytes
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pieter, I'm interested in your braking system. As a C6 quad too, but 64 years old, I've bought an old handbike and want a brake without taking my hands off cranks. Had Quad grips on an attachment with back pedal brakes, but too unstable for roads. You seem to have a brake handle on each side. Are they cable or hydraulic? Are the handles padded, enlarged or extended to get safe braking? Hoping you are still answering here. Cheers from Australia.
@pieterdupreez8080
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, happy to help. You can obviously use hydraulic if you prefer that but mine is normal cable and I am actually just using normal brake levers and I have wrapped it with some padding which are also pretty rubbery and grippy... The key thing is to position them in a way that it is easy and in the right spot for youto be able to break properly almost in the full turning circle of the pedal action, and I rather have one on each side for if I have to do short terms then I will always be able to break with one at least but obviously you have double in most cases going straight or slight turn s. If you would like some more information or perhaps it might be easier to have a quick video call chat if you want just let me know but otherwise good luck hope to get it right.
@gizmobytes
3 жыл бұрын
@@pieterdupreez8080 Thanks Pieter, my handbike is a 'frog' style, with driven wheel at the rear and dual DRUM brakes at the front. I'm investigating Hymec conversion for mechanical drums to hydraulic, with both operated from one lever. My problem is getting a good elbow location on my style seat (much more upright) that I could operate reliably. Trying to get a quality back-pedal derailleur brake system too, but they are only sold by manufacturers on their own trikes - frustrating as the Stricker one looks to be very compatible with my bike. I'm 64 and been in a chair 44 years, so shoulders not as flexible or strong as when I was your age :-) so don't think elbow operation is probably the best way for me. Thanks so much for responding though.
@scottchaller
7 жыл бұрын
Pieter...you may not remember, but u were kind enough to Skype with my oldest son and I from your home (we live just outside of Washington DC) giving us tips and advice on handcycle configuration and riding. He's C4-C5. Anyway, I'm fascinated by your cassette shifting configuration. Never seen that before. A few questions... That's a standard thumb shifter, right? You're hitting it with your forearm? Do you have the same thumb shifter setup on the left side for the upper chain ring? Is this the current shifting configuration (thumb shifters) u use when competing? What size are your upper chain rings? You appear to have just 2, correct? Thank you very much...Scott
@0145492391
7 жыл бұрын
scottchaller hi Scott. Yes i do remember. hope you are doing well. Answers to your questions. it is a standard Sram, double tap flat bar shifter which I have been using since 2010 in all competitions and training although these days you'll be able to do the same setup with electronic shifting if you want. Yes, I am hitting it with my forearm. This way i don't have to stop pedalling and with the double tap it is one way shifting up or down. Yes, I do have the same setup on the left side. My chain rings are smaller than conventional and currently I think it is 26;42. As in most cases i won't need anything bigger and thus save a couple of grams. and yes, it is only 2 chain rings. have a great year!
@scottchaller
7 жыл бұрын
I du Preez Pieter...thank you for the quick response. I'm definitely going to try the thumb shifter on the right side (cassette) for Parker. He has the DT flat bar on the right side as well. he had the same on the left (upper chain ring) side, but he just couldn't manage the amount of throw required to shift, so we went to a ratchet style (not a circular shifting motion) Shimano XT shifter on that side. it works so much better for him there. And I cant really justify the cost of going to electronic shifting just because of his experience level and functionality. If he was a little higher level racer and we were traveling all around racing, maybe I'd do it. But we're not there yet. my next thing is to get him shorter cranks. I'm going all the way down to 145mm (the shortest TE makes). I've done a lot of reading and almost every quad has said shorter cranks almost instantly help them get over the top in the rotation and helps them keep the cadence higher and they tire out less. what length cranks do u use? Scott
@pieterdupreez8080
7 жыл бұрын
scottchaller my cranks are 175mm
@scottchaller
7 жыл бұрын
Pieter Du Preez Thank you. Even more impressive you can crank 175s at that cadence!!!
@beauvernon578
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Pieter, As a C6 quad I get a lot out of your videos. I was wondering what kind of bike you have, where you bought it from and who you deal with for specifications? Thanks, Beau
@pieterdupreez8080
7 жыл бұрын
Beau Vernon Hi, it's a carbonbike and deal with Carbonbike.USA now, but most features for me as quad I pretty much do myself but guys like C7 - Concepts and Bike-on build great quad conversions if you wish to use them. Have a look. Cheers
@beauvernon578
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Pieter
@connorhughes7787
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Pieter! I'm very interested in your grip design. Looks great I am currently using QuadGrips but they just aren't working for me. Curious whether you made these grips and if so what material you used to create the curved section around the wrist? Many thanks Connor Hughes
@pieterdupreez8080
7 жыл бұрын
Connor Hughes yes its aluminium cut in L shape and curving the one side around wrist with lots of padding in right places and cable ties at top and screw in to the bottom of the original handle bike comes with... Good luck might work for you, might not but try and see. Cheers
@scottchaller
5 жыл бұрын
Connor...did u ever get good design specs from Pieter to build your own quad-grips like Pieter uses in this video? thank you...
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