switching from a trike to an upright? - Page 5 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-03-2004, 04:17 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
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> 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, 04:40 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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?

The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
two-wheeled machine.

Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 04:40 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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?

The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
two-wheeled machine.

Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 04:40 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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?

The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
two-wheeled machine.

Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 04:40 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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?

The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
two-wheeled machine.

Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 04:40 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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?

The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
two-wheeled machine.

Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

-Luigi

07-03-2004, 06:21 PM

"Luigi de Guzman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
> >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?
>
> The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
> two-wheeled machine.
>
> Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

Not to mention scary in traffic, I would imagine. A 700c or 650c recument is
one thing, but a recumbent trike or lowracer are a bit low. Even with a flag
I wouldn't feel safe playing with SUVs on one.

07-03-2004, 06:21 PM

"Luigi de Guzman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
> >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?
>
> The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
> two-wheeled machine.
>
> Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

Not to mention scary in traffic, I would imagine. A 700c or 650c recument is
one thing, but a recumbent trike or lowracer are a bit low. Even with a flag
I wouldn't feel safe playing with SUVs on one.

07-03-2004, 06:21 PM

"Luigi de Guzman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
> >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?
>
> The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
> two-wheeled machine.
>
> Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

Not to mention scary in traffic, I would imagine. A 700c or 650c recument is
one thing, but a recumbent trike or lowracer are a bit low. Even with a flag
I wouldn't feel safe playing with SUVs on one.

07-03-2004, 06:21 PM

"Luigi de Guzman" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 23:17:23 GMT, "Robert Haston"
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
> >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?
>
> The OP uses a tricycle--a wider and more ungainly thing than a
> two-wheeled machine.
>
> Not to mention harder to carry up stairs!

Not to mention scary in traffic, I would imagine. A 700c or 650c recument is
one thing, but a recumbent trike or lowracer are a bit low. Even with a flag
I wouldn't feel safe playing with SUVs on one.