Bike Forums - RecumbentWhat IS that thing?! Recumbents may be odd looking, but they have many advantages over a "wedgie" bicycle. Discuss the in's and out's recumbent lifestyle in the recumbent forum.test riding in Portland, OR- September 17, 2008 I really want to test-ride an under-seat steering recumbent but the one shop near me now only sells over-seat steer bikes (coventry cycle in SE Portland). Anyone know of a shop NOT in the beavertonalohatigard area where I could go for a test ride Anyone living in SE or NE portland want to...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466731&goto=newpost hand elbow pain, RSI, Carpal Tunnel- September 17, 2008 I have trouble with pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows. Not sure if it is technically RSI, carpal tunnel, or what. One of these days I'll actually go to a doctor. Anyway... Did any of you start riding 'bents because of similar issues Not back or neck related issues, I'm...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466726&goto=newpost Price check - Rans recumbent- September 17, 2008 I have a line on a Rans Stratus LE with a 1-year-old new-model seat. The Stratus is a 2005 or 2006 model. Mileage around 1000 I would guess. Seller wants $600. Is this a good price I have searched around on the web, but I am new to the whole used bike thing, let alone recumbent models. I asked the...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466545&goto=newpost Watch the world's fastest recumbents!- September 14, 2008 They're racing this week in Battle Mountain, Nevada: http:www.recumbents.comhome.aspURL=wisilwhpsc2008 Updates will be posted as they're available, but may be late each day. Connectivity from Battle Mountain is sometimes iffy.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465506&goto=newpost Any viable RANS CF alternatives- September 14, 2008 I'll concede that RANS is at the pinnacle of the segment, while the Electra Townie is a mixed bag at best. Any other manufacturers with models available in the U.S.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465296&goto=newpost recumbent seats wanted for the Open Waterbike- September 12, 2008 Hi everybody the Open Waterbike (http:www.openwaterbike.com ) needs recumbent seats. Have you any suggestion for standard recumbentsemirecumbent bicycle seats available as parts Or maybe manufacturers potentially interested in partecipating to the collective project The 'components'...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=464732&goto=newpost Cyclone, RIP- September 10, 2008 I was just getting ready to order a HPM Cyclone; I wrote up an initial description of what features I wanted and e-mailed it off to them. However, they replied that they are not making Cyclones any more. So, if not Cyclone, what I am looking for a sturdy, well-built machine (I'm definately...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=464039&goto=newpost Trike or two wheels for steep and rough roads- September 10, 2008 Live in the La Sal Mountains of SE Utah. The mountains are very steep. The rough road has grades of 14% to 19%. My Garmin reports a bit of 20% on one climb. Would a trike be a good choice for these roads Ron Kiefel says the downhill is like nothing in the Alps. It is called "The Blue...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=463941&goto=newpost converting my burley canto from SWB to LWB- September 10, 2008 I have a 2004 Burley Canto that is convertible. I have the steering arm and bearing headset () I am no mechanic and not sure about the correct part names. I am planning on taking the bike to a shop and have them do the conversion. I don't have a bike stand and would rather have them do it...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=463851&goto=newpost Learning: 2620, 2020, hi-racer- September 9, 2008 Hi folks, A while ago, on tour, with a lot of unpleasantness in my wrists, neck, and back, I used some (OK, a lot) money to experiment with recumbents. I ended up finishing the last 500 miles of my tour on a lovely ICE Trice T, one of my best transportation experiences in any mode. In...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=463732&goto=newpost |