Lightning Phantom (likely series C) # Hermes See [[biking]] and [[bik]] When should I take Hermes vs Hagrid #TopPriority - 2024-10-12 Worked well enough for ride to Jon's - 2024-06-23 Still on the fritz. - Mee ## Maintenance log - 2025-08-08 - chain broke while on victoria - - Chain broke Summer 2022 while going up an incline - fixed with a new chain - [ ] need to adjust derailer and stuff - Summer 2021 chain broke while going up an inclinel - fixed with a new link - Fall 2019, purchased for $800 in stellar condition (thanks Rick!) Remember to do maintenance and store it in #November ## Maintenance notes Note what the manual says about chains breaking due to incorrect ln lenght. https://www.lightningbikes.com/phantom/manual.html ## Parts - The chain is KMC Z99 - Purchasable at MEC. - Dry lube (better for the summer) - ?Wet lube better for the winter ## Misc Notes - Hermes is [[named things]]. His cousin [[Hagrid - bike]] takes over most rides in the winter. - Is not safe for random people to try (you've had at least a couple people fall now) - Lenght is adjustable - Not safe for loose terrain - the recumbant position is rarely, but still occasionaly odd for the testicles. ## Actionable stuff - [ ] a better water bottle holder at kidneys or behind handle bars - [ ] fix the bike computer - [ ] fix the mirrors - [ ] add a flag - [ ] add reflective tape - [ ] add lights - [ ] find the bike number - [ ] get a helmet you will wear! - [ ] look into the [[ergonomics]], short rides have been fine, but your knees, ankles, and back seem a little off long distance - [ ] lower priority stuff - [ ] consider a sun shade - [ ] consider way to save space with winter storage - [ ] add a phone holder - [ ] Dry lube it regularly - ?when #ToResearch I got this [[second hand]] in [[2019]]. A [[great way to spend money]].