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Old 07-03-2004, 03:17 PM   #38 (permalink)
Robert Haston
 
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Re: switching from a trike to an upright?

I get on my recumbent at least three times a day on average, sometimes ten
times or so in the course of commuting to and from work, riding around the
flight line, etc. I just got back from zipping to the store and back.

What's the production?

"Mike" <mikee@mikee.ath.cx> wrote in message
news:10ee55mfi8knred@corp.supernews.com...
> Watching the TdF this morning pulled some feelings I've had
> recently that maybe I don't get something. I've had 2 two-wheel
> recumbents and now have a trike. I like the recumbents, but
> it sometimes feels like a production to get on the bike and
> ride. Would it be easier if I went back to an upright?
>
> I enjoy the trike, but it seems 'wide'... like I have to be
> aware of every stick or post. And the rumble strips just
> flat annoy me.
>
> I'm concerned about the uprights seats, the bending over,
> having a sore back, shoulders, wrists, hands, etc.
>
> I appreciate everyone's comments on this thought.
>
> Mike



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