switching from a trike to an upright? - Page 4

07-03-2004, 02:08 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:59:27 GMT, SoCalMike
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
>
>Luigi de Guzman wrote:
>
>> 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....
>
>doesnt giant sell a $300 one? thats not too bad for a NEW recumbent.

I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
stickered at US $ 765.....

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 18:08:28 -0400,
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
>semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
>stickered at US $ 765.....

If you're going to ride something as useless as a semi-recumbent then
you might as well get yourself a chopper and ride in style.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 18:08:28 -0400,
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
>semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
>stickered at US $ 765.....

If you're going to ride something as useless as a semi-recumbent then
you might as well get yourself a chopper and ride in style.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 18:08:28 -0400,
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
>semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
>stickered at US $ 765.....

If you're going to ride something as useless as a semi-recumbent then
you might as well get yourself a chopper and ride in style.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 18:08:28 -0400,
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
>semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
>stickered at US $ 765.....

If you're going to ride something as useless as a semi-recumbent then
you might as well get yourself a chopper and ride in style.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Sat, 03 Jul 2004 18:08:28 -0400,
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I don't know where you're getting your new ones at. The Giant
>semi-recumbent on sale here in my local Performance outlet is
>stickered at US $ 765.....

If you're going to ride something as useless as a semi-recumbent then
you might as well get yourself a chopper and ride in style.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 03:17 PM

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" <[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?
>
> 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

07-03-2004, 03:17 PM

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" <[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?
>
> 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

07-03-2004, 03:17 PM

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" <[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?
>
> 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

07-03-2004, 03:17 PM

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" <[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?
>
> 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