Recumbent Bikes??

**Magma** · 08-13-2006, 10:49 AM

So I am thinking of picking up a recumbent bike to ride around for some excercise and fun. Does anyone have any experience riding these, or even have one I can check out. TIA

**Shoefly** · 08-13-2006, 11:07 AM

Why are you thinking recumbent? They cost more, weigh more, etc. You'd be better off with a traditional style bike, even if it's what's called a "comfort" bike, that has the handelbars higher so you don't have to lean over so far.

If you've recently ridden a traditional bike and were sore afterwords, it's because your body has to break in to the riding position (as well as breaking in the saddle). Just ride a couple times a week and for a week or two and you won't ever notice it again.

**Treibenschnell** · 08-13-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Shoefly

Why are you thinking recumbent?

I'm thinking he's thinking outside the box... shift the paradigm you know!

**Shoefly** · 08-13-2006, 02:02 PM

If so, then go fixed gear. It's what I ride. Much more elegant of a bike. No gear selection to worry about, simplier, breaks down less, etc. Plus you can easily convert an old steel lugged frame that look great.

**black roadster** · 08-13-2006, 02:32 PM

I want one of these.

**Shoefly** · 08-13-2006, 02:34 PM

Funny thing is that those come up on craigslist about once a week..

http://dallas.craigslist.org/bik/192497563.html

**Treibenschnell** · 08-13-2006, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by black roadster

I want one of these.

**Magma** · 08-13-2006, 04:32 PM

Yes Bean I am thinking outside the box, just want something a little different. Went to a store up off preston and they are going to order me a EZ recombant to test ride....hopefully I will get paid soon and be able to get something

**black roadster** · 08-13-2006, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Magma

....hopefully I will get paid soon and be able to get something

We all know you're going to blow it all at the strip clubs.

**Radio-Active** · 08-13-2006, 09:56 PM

Plano Cycling has some in stock, as does Richardson Bicycle Mart in Ricardson. I like the feel of them, but the cheapest one I saw was the EZ1 at $500. Both places will let you take a test ride.

**Treibenschnell** · 08-15-2006, 06:41 PM

How about the Treadmill Bike????

**Titus** · 08-18-2006, 12:53 PM

I could see Magma cruising the adult tricycle.

**Magma** · 08-19-2006, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Titus

I could see Magma cruising the adult tricycle.

the Color is all wrong

**Magma** · 08-19-2006, 09:32 AM

Thoughts on this one

**black roadster** · 08-19-2006, 08:02 PM

This one is cooler.

**Radio-Active** · 08-19-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Magma

Thoughts on this one

Lots of fun, but I wouldn't want it for cruising around a neighborhood. Miata's tower over them like H1 Hummers tower over the Miata. They also tend to tilt on two wheels when you make a quick turn.

I think I would rather have a short wheel base two wheel bike with a higher stance.

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