switching from a trike to an upright? - Page 2

07-03-2004, 01:20 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 20:19:02 -0000, <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Mike <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote:

>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

We don't lovingly call them wedgies for nothing.
If you want one, get one.

But get one that fits properly so your niggling complaints are
eliminated.

At the East Van Chopper Fest, riding both bent and upright stationary
generators, my output and comfort were greater on the uprights.

Endurance on the bent was limited by how long it took before my bum
got numb.

On the wedgie it was easier to stand on the pedals and dance to the
tunes we were cranking. That way I could work out my shoulders,
wrists, hands, neck, etc.

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07-03-2004, 01:39 PM

"Mike" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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?

Well, I wouldn't think you'd be as comfortable on an upright as on a 'bent.
I'm assuming you went to a 'bent because you were having upper body
discomfort. That being said, there's no rule that says you have to buy a
racing bike, unless you're racing. I don't own one, but Rivendell claims to
make a very comfortable bike. You could try a touring bike, or one of the
comfort road bikes like Specialized makes. You're going to want to set your
stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
I would think. Good luck!

07-03-2004, 01:39 PM

"Mike" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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?

Well, I wouldn't think you'd be as comfortable on an upright as on a 'bent.
I'm assuming you went to a 'bent because you were having upper body
discomfort. That being said, there's no rule that says you have to buy a
racing bike, unless you're racing. I don't own one, but Rivendell claims to
make a very comfortable bike. You could try a touring bike, or one of the
comfort road bikes like Specialized makes. You're going to want to set your
stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
I would think. Good luck!

07-03-2004, 01:39 PM

"Mike" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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?

Well, I wouldn't think you'd be as comfortable on an upright as on a 'bent.
I'm assuming you went to a 'bent because you were having upper body
discomfort. That being said, there's no rule that says you have to buy a
racing bike, unless you're racing. I don't own one, but Rivendell claims to
make a very comfortable bike. You could try a touring bike, or one of the
comfort road bikes like Specialized makes. You're going to want to set your
stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
I would think. Good luck!

07-03-2004, 01:39 PM

"Mike" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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?

Well, I wouldn't think you'd be as comfortable on an upright as on a 'bent.
I'm assuming you went to a 'bent because you were having upper body
discomfort. That being said, there's no rule that says you have to buy a
racing bike, unless you're racing. I don't own one, but Rivendell claims to
make a very comfortable bike. You could try a touring bike, or one of the
comfort road bikes like Specialized makes. You're going to want to set your
stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
I would think. Good luck!

07-03-2004, 01:39 PM

"Mike" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].cx> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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?

Well, I wouldn't think you'd be as comfortable on an upright as on a 'bent.
I'm assuming you went to a 'bent because you were having upper body
discomfort. That being said, there's no rule that says you have to buy a
racing bike, unless you're racing. I don't own one, but Rivendell claims to
make a very comfortable bike. You could try a touring bike, or one of the
comfort road bikes like Specialized makes. You're going to want to set your
stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
I would think. Good luck!

07-03-2004, 01:54 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:39:25 GMT, "Gooserider"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> You're going to want to set your
>stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
>I would think. Good luck!
>

Excellent advice.

Nothing prevents you from getting even a cheap used upright bicycle
and trying that out. The barrier to entry there is low.

the barrier to entry to recumbents, on the other hand....

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 01:54 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:39:25 GMT, "Gooserider"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> You're going to want to set your
>stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
>I would think. Good luck!
>

Excellent advice.

Nothing prevents you from getting even a cheap used upright bicycle
and trying that out. The barrier to entry there is low.

the barrier to entry to recumbents, on the other hand....

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 01:54 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:39:25 GMT, "Gooserider"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> You're going to want to set your
>stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
>I would think. Good luck!
>

Excellent advice.

Nothing prevents you from getting even a cheap used upright bicycle
and trying that out. The barrier to entry there is low.

the barrier to entry to recumbents, on the other hand....

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 01:54 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:39:25 GMT, "Gooserider"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> You're going to want to set your
>stem at the same level as your saddle to get the least weight on your hands,
>I would think. Good luck!
>

Excellent advice.

Nothing prevents you from getting even a cheap used upright bicycle
and trying that out. The barrier to entry there is low.

the barrier to entry to recumbents, on the other hand....

-Luigi