5 minutes of Eli
5:32
6 ай бұрын
Dec 2023 update
6:03
7 ай бұрын
Solo afternoon ride
5:52
8 ай бұрын
Friday ELB ride 10 27 2023
14:23
9 ай бұрын
Shop update part 3
8:02
9 ай бұрын
Shop update
12:15
10 ай бұрын
Shop Workday
6:17
10 ай бұрын
Friday ELB ride 8 18 2023
5:16
11 ай бұрын
A quick 10 miles
5:32
Жыл бұрын
DFXL mirror update
8:46
Жыл бұрын
Vada's Memorial Ride
6:56
Жыл бұрын
DFXL morning ride
16:03
Жыл бұрын
Poor driver
3:09
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ICE trike boom bolts
4:32
Жыл бұрын
Back in the saddle
16:29
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Pedals explained
7:17
Жыл бұрын
I'm still alive and well!
0:21
Жыл бұрын
A memorial to my friend Vada
12:20
NYD Ride 2023
6:21
Жыл бұрын
Final 2022 ride
11:45
Жыл бұрын
DFXL Elastomer change
11:17
Жыл бұрын
Velo cover
5:27
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Thanksgiving 2022
5:19
Жыл бұрын
Friday ELB ride 9 23 22
8:08
Жыл бұрын
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@carriebartkowiak
@carriebartkowiak Ай бұрын
Yep, that's a lot of big events, but thankfully they're all HAPPY events. :)
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Ай бұрын
Yes, they are!
@aidan4062
@aidan4062 Ай бұрын
A worthy tribute. May her memory be eternal
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Ай бұрын
Was just thinking of her the other day as I passed by the place where I was when I found out she passed. Still miss her.
@olegpetelevitch4443
@olegpetelevitch4443 Ай бұрын
File inner edge with small triangular file ! That's what ,I did nand it works .
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Ай бұрын
Great idea, thanks!
@tommaynard_keyoftreeband
@tommaynard_keyoftreeband 2 ай бұрын
I grew up in Williamsburg in the 50's and 60's until I left for work in 75. I really miss that loop you were on and the Colonial Parkway. I also took that ferry every day when I was back there for a few years working at Surry Nuclear Power Plant, 88-91. Enjoyed the Nostalgiaville. @tommaynard_keyoftreeband
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 2 ай бұрын
Nice. Come back and visit.
@halfdangrimstad4235
@halfdangrimstad4235 2 ай бұрын
It's of course Red Flaming Eyeball Cicadas making that sound😀
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 2 ай бұрын
Lol.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 2 ай бұрын
Woohoo! A new video! Awesome. Congrats on all of the happenings in your lives. Yes. That noise is cicadas. Our last full year in MD they were out and we heard same noise.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 2 ай бұрын
Right? So much going on, and some video recorded, but nothing for my channel. Thanks for the congrats. Lots going on for sure.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 2 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball My youngest got married last month. Lots going on.
@DemiGod..
@DemiGod.. 3 ай бұрын
From time to time, lose traction on the rear wheel of my tadpol trike on bad roads, paricularly when on high speed bends on rough surfaces. The wheel slides around but not a big deal, easily contolled by steering
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 2 ай бұрын
Hopefully it has not resulted in anything that would cause such catastrophic results!
@daniele_go
@daniele_go 3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for your excellent analysis! This 'angular momentum' can be reduced (during initial setup) by ensuring the rider is sitting as much as possible in a FORWARD position, to ensure that the center of gravity is really close to front wheels. For the moment I really enjoy my AeroTilt, but may be one day I'll also buy a 'tadpole velomobile'!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 2 ай бұрын
I've been watching you and the Aero-tilt. It is a fine machine!
@jimj2683
@jimj2683 4 ай бұрын
Maybe the steering geometry is wrong or it is just too narrow for the CG.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 4 ай бұрын
I think that velo is set up properly, but no suspension, and tires aired up to the max didn't help with traction.
@mvdriel
@mvdriel 6 ай бұрын
Nice upgrade! Do you use the soft, medium or hard version of the elastomers?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 6 ай бұрын
I use the medium, IIRC.
@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 7 ай бұрын
Congrats on all of the wonderful news! Best wishes to you and Kim for happy holidays and a healthy prosperous new year. Enjoy your upcoming retirement. Once it starts you will wonder how you ever had time to work! I am departing for Florida very early Thursday morning and will be cruising through Virginia while en route. Will give you a call from the road!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 7 ай бұрын
Sounds good! have a safe trip, and happy Chanukah to you and Beth!
@stevemartin5883
@stevemartin5883 7 ай бұрын
I'm asked how I'm doing now that I'm retired. I tell them I'm busy - but its "my" busy. Enjoy your busy!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 7 ай бұрын
I'm very much looking forward to 'my busy'!
@kmccarr
@kmccarr 7 ай бұрын
Good to see you keeping busy Jim. Since I got 2 wheels I haven’t been on 3 very much either. Hope to get to the rally in February. You going? Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 7 ай бұрын
Have fun! I won't be going this year, as that will be just after the grandbaby arrives! What 2 -wheeler did you get again?
@kmccarr
@kmccarr 7 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball not a 2 wheel recumbent. Been mountain biking and touring. I take out the trike from time to time so I’m not asked, “why do you have that if you’re not going to ride it”. Although after I ride it, it is still the most comfortable thing I own. Options! Got to have them.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 7 ай бұрын
Busy year for you and your family. Congratulations on upcoming third wedding! Shop looks great too! No cycling here in VT. Snow and cold here!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays! I don't envy the cold conditions at all.
@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 8 ай бұрын
Nice casual ride and video! Im glad you still have warm weather. Got real cold up here in New England but still getting out daily in the fleece lined riding suits. Have a great Thanksgiving!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 8 ай бұрын
Guess you'll be southbound very soon.
@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 8 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball Leaving weekend around December 15. Looking forward to it. Rode this morning on Cape Cod Canal and it was cold and windy but sunny.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 8 ай бұрын
Jim! Gotta check those cameras! I miss the VCT.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 8 ай бұрын
It is nice to have a great trail so close.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 9 ай бұрын
Nice video Jim! Trail looks awesome! What trike carrier do you have?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! The VCT is a very nice 52 mile trail stretching from Jamestown to Richmond, VA. It was completed in 2015. I have ridden the whole trail at once multiple times and, have ridden parts of it many more. As for the trike rack, it was a hand-me-down from my good cycling friend Vada (RIP). The decal on it says www.cyclesimplex.com. I found the one I believe I have here: cyclesimplex.com/products/two-trike-heavy-duty-racks-for-trikes-that-weigh-over-70-lbs.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 9 ай бұрын
RIP Vada indeed. Thanks Jim!
@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 9 ай бұрын
Great ride and video. Super weather. It was 80/sunny here today and rode the entire Cape Cod Rail Trail. Temp dropping to 40’s for the next week and 30’s at night . It’s time for Florida! Btw…does that rack with 2 trikes seriously impair your visibility while driving?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
@markfeldman6509 yes, time for you to head out! Stop by on your way if you're not in a rush. I don't feel there is too much blocked, but of course, there is some. It's not overly distracting for me.
@roberttengler7100
@roberttengler7100 9 ай бұрын
I noticed you are still using the adaptive pedals. I bought a pair but removed most of the hardware except the heal support. Even the weight on the bottom. I really like them.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
Yes, still using them. The best reason for me is that they still hold my feet up and keep me from getting leg suck, but more importantly, I can wear my comfy shoes (On Clouds) and not have to wear special cycling shoes. When my feet are in them, no one notices anyway. I have them on my spare trike as well, and it makes it easy for anyone to ride with us, even without special shoes. I took out all the extra weight I could as well. I'm still trying to figure out a way to put them in my velomobile!
@kmccarr
@kmccarr 9 ай бұрын
Hey Jim! Was wondering where you were. For some reason I’m not seeing new videos when they come out. Workshop looks great, and those projects are always fun to do. Looks like you have your winter beard ready for the cold. Remember you can always come to FL to ride! Hope all is well
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
I've been here. Not as many weekly videos, just because I've been busy with 'other than cycling projects', but still here. Pretty sure I won't be traveling for the foreseeable future, as we have 2 weddings coming up and a grandbaby too! I do need to get up to PA and ride the GAP with you and Deb, but even funds for that venture are tight right now. I need to sell one of these velomobiles!!
@kmccarr
@kmccarr 9 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball more weddings? I tied my nieces wedding into my PA trip doing the GAP and C&O. I’ve been riding on 2 wheels most of the time these days and mountain biking with my grandson now. That’s been fun. Congrats on your coming grandkid. I take the trike out just because I feel guilty ignoring it all the time. Getting ready to do a FL C2C over Thanksgiving (on 2 wheels). I’m sure we will catch up one of these days.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 8 ай бұрын
Yup, two more to go....then retirement!
@whpoche
@whpoche 9 ай бұрын
Great video. Exactly the model and color I hope to buy. Of your 15k views, 4 of them were mine! Thank you for posting.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
Well thanks for watching again and again! I know my friend really likes his Dumont.
@erasgonehistoricalmolds2400
@erasgonehistoricalmolds2400 9 ай бұрын
We have independently "invented" the same bike stand. This works great for my Terra Trike and Catrike
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
That's great! I just didn't want to spend a lot on a specialized stand.
@pearlandvelos244
@pearlandvelos244 10 ай бұрын
Got the same belt sander. The little piece of thin metal that the belt rides on broke. I don't know if it's fixable.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
They are cheap for sure, but cheap enough that you can simply get another one.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
Hey @pearlandvelos244, I noticed that you stopped filming videos....are you still riding?
@pearlandvelos244
@pearlandvelos244 9 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball yeah but my Velomobile needs work and tires. I've been too worn out from work to take the time to fix it right.
@pearlandvelos244
@pearlandvelos244 9 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball it hasn't been right since I changed out the broken crank brackets. The derailleur drags the chainrings and I need an extra set hands to adjust it correctly.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 9 ай бұрын
​@pearlandvelos244 hopefully that will change. Life seasons.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 10 ай бұрын
Looking good!!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@davidwolfs9505
@davidwolfs9505 10 ай бұрын
awsome workbench !
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@bosoxguy77
@bosoxguy77 10 ай бұрын
What is the name of the gauge and mag stand that you purchased for this truing stand. I just bought this and want to know exactly what I’m looking for in Harbor freight
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
I used the 1" Travel Machinist's Dial Indicator (63521), and Multipositional Magnetic base with Fine Adjustment.
@polbecca
@polbecca 10 ай бұрын
Hey Jim, have you seen the '12 gauge garage' that was all over the workshoppy garagey tech forums a while ago? He liked his cabinets for sure although I don't think he used too much wood for it.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
I have not, I may need to go look it up. I'm not on that forum.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
So I did look into the 12 gauge garage. Interesting concept and ideas, but the one I liked most was something to the effect of "this garage is set up for ME, not anyone else". I like the idea of making a space your own, but using ideas of others to inspire your space.
@nasaunabeattie6929
@nasaunabeattie6929 10 ай бұрын
Good day what the velo price
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
@kenbrown3571
@kenbrown3571 10 ай бұрын
You're right about the heat. Maybe Ophelia will blow some cooler air our way.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
It's cooled quite a bit in RVA.
@davidwolfs9505
@davidwolfs9505 10 ай бұрын
it has air filters so keep the dust down
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
Yes, but they are very thin, minimal filters. I suspect I will add an extra one on top where the air intake is.
@hswing11
@hswing11 10 ай бұрын
SEE NOT ALL COPS ARE DICKHEADS A BIG YAT A BOY .....
@teamfieroline3400
@teamfieroline3400 10 ай бұрын
How tall are you? 6’3” here trying to figure out if I’d fit in a DF XL.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
I'm just about 6'1", and there is plenty of room for me. It's just a matter of getting it set up for you, and sometime as little as 1 mm of movement can make a difference. The Intercity Bike website (www.intercitybike.nl/en/df-xl.html) says they will fit a person up to about 200 cm, or 78 inches (6'6"). I also have a red and yellow one for sale: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXRZZeoat2No7M
@teamfieroline3400
@teamfieroline3400 10 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball nice! How much you want for it and where are you located?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
@@teamfieroline3400 I'm in the Richmond, VA area. Email me: [email protected] for all the details.
@teamfieroline3400
@teamfieroline3400 10 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball How much you selling for and where are you located?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
@@teamfieroline3400 I replied last time to the same question: I'm in the Richmond, VA area. For price and detail email: [email protected]
@madladskiing
@madladskiing 10 ай бұрын
Hey there, i received an email from Base Camp regarding doing a collab with them. By chance what email did they contact you from? Trying to make sure its a legit contact.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
@madladskiing
@madladskiing 10 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball Thank you, it seems that another company is trying to imitate them then. The email I received was not from that address. It was from basecampsports.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
@@madladskiing it is possible it might still be legit. What are they asking you to do? Feel free to email me: [email protected]
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 10 ай бұрын
You are a busy man Jim but I’m sure the shop will be great when you are done. Congratulations on the grandchild.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 10 ай бұрын
I hope so. It's a lot of work, but I hope it is more in line with what I need when I'm done. I hope to have a place to work on bikes/trikes as well.
@MP_Soundbox
@MP_Soundbox 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful vid! I just acquired a TS-7 from the free pile in my condo. At the 3:00 mark, I noticed what looks like a huge dent in the rim.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 11 ай бұрын
No dents in these rims might be an optical illusion with the camera. These rims were in perfect condition and still are.
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 11 ай бұрын
Spousal unit and I are riding a trail in Massachusetts next weekend as part of our 34th Anniversary celebration. Will be great. Not the Cap Traio but should still be fun.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 11 ай бұрын
Out riding with the one you love, does the trail matter?
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 11 ай бұрын
Lol. Not really.
@markdaarud7764
@markdaarud7764 11 ай бұрын
I see so much more on my trike than I could ever see on the road bike. I don’t have to think about balancing the bike. I never realized how much the brain was working to stay balanced until I rode my trike. Rides are more enjoyable.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 11 ай бұрын
It seems I can see so much, and enjoy more!
@chaddejarnatt4954
@chaddejarnatt4954 11 ай бұрын
Was that a squirrel moment with the airplane bro? Glad to see the vids coming again
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 11 ай бұрын
I still look at all the flying machines. I wish I was there!
@chaddejarnatt4954
@chaddejarnatt4954 11 ай бұрын
@@TheFlamingEyeball Totally get it, I do it all the time as well
@SFCRambo60
@SFCRambo60 11 ай бұрын
Do you do any stationary trike riding? If you do, do you have a computer hookup that you can record your inside trip? I have been trying to find a trip computer with a long enough cable to setup on my rear wheel so my indoor stand will be able to record my work out or ride.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball 11 ай бұрын
No, I do not do any in indoor riding.
@polbecca
@polbecca Жыл бұрын
Hey Jim, that was a micro short for sure!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
Right? I planned on doing another one later, but it took me all day to can some pickles, and make salsa that also was canned by the end of the day. I was tired!
@TheNeaL777
@TheNeaL777 Жыл бұрын
Eh... I thought this was a live broadcast thing. Maybe no riding for me today, either. I have a son whose 19th birthday is today. Also on this day in history, the “shot heard ‘round the world” happened between English soldiers and a group of armed colonists. We the People had had enough. With all that canning, you will be better prepared than many others if and when another revolution takes place.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
Still tying out the live and short features...happy birthday to your son!
@tomkingsbury7732
@tomkingsbury7732 Жыл бұрын
when the varia radar sends it notification regarding oncoming cars does the Spotify music mute so one can hear the audio notification - like yourself i rely on the audio notification from the Vaira radar
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
It might mute or go quiet for the briefest second, but honestly, I really can't tell. I know I can usually hear the warning though.
@Bigboy4018
@Bigboy4018 Жыл бұрын
Nice ride! Do you think your old mirrors would work on a Quattro Velo?
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Email me to get more info if you are interested: [email protected]
@stevemartin5883
@stevemartin5883 Жыл бұрын
Nice pairing of the soundtrack (guitars!) to the ride footage.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I try to make things entertaining and informative.
@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 Жыл бұрын
Looks like an incredibly fast and hot ride. Go jump,in your pool!
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
It was pretty warm, which is why I made it fast! The pool was very nice that day!
@kmccarr
@kmccarr Жыл бұрын
Looks like you were flying out there! Hope that you guys are having a great summer.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
I averaged 18.6 MPH (29.93 KMH) on that ride. It's pretty hot up here, but still nice enough in the mornings and evenings.
@basecampboards
@basecampboards Жыл бұрын
Nice!🔥🔥
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🔥
@Thunderontheroad
@Thunderontheroad Жыл бұрын
Do the cops do anything when you turn in these people. In Wilmington NC they could careless if you kill a cyclist you probation nothing more.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
They really can't do anything unless they actually observe the infraction. I can file a report, and it goes into a record. Then, if something happens down the road, they have evidence of a pattern. As far as I know, that is about all they can do.
@SFCRambo60
@SFCRambo60 Жыл бұрын
You should have painted bloodshot eyeballs like Rat Fink. I bet that would be cool since your the Flaming Eyeball.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
Maybe so. I do need to add graphics to this new velo. I do have some ideas, I'll have to get them done!
@Hansaman58
@Hansaman58 Жыл бұрын
Quite the shop you have there.
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
I'm a man of many hobbies, and a couple of side businesses!
@basecampboards
@basecampboards Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the updated review👍
@TheFlamingEyeball
@TheFlamingEyeball Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍