Recumbent Owners

[kmehrzad]

Are there any other recumbent owners out there besides Fredwina and me? If so, what make and model do you have?

I own the following:

1) A vintage Ryan Vanguard
2) A Linear (built in Iowa)
3) A Bacchetta Giro

[Fredwina]

well, I have a Strada as well
Momon Bike has a Sun Ez something
EvanGundy has an Easy Racer Ti-Rush. she even let me ride it
TSPoet has a Giro and a trike.
I think there's a TE in Iowa with another Strada.
You've got some real classics there with the Linear and the Ryan:)

[Melalvai]

I'm a wanna-be.

[Fredwina]

Looking, I wish I had made the switch sooner. I really enjoy much more than the the DF (want to but one?);)
Yeah, I know they're more expensive. and If you're like , you'll think I'll get one tomorrow" but tomorrow has a a habit of not showing up....

[kmehrzad]

You've got some real classics there with the Linear and the Ryan:)

I came upon the Ryan and the Linear through Craigslist and they were both a steal. I had no idea the history and reputation of the Ryan then started digging into it. I was quite happy with my 'find.' They're both very fun rides. Mostly little kids and teens tend to shout out as I ride by, "hey, cool bike." Makes me smile. :D

[Fredwina]

yeah, I get the "cool bike" from the little one a lot

[Cataboo]

I want to testride Kmerzad's some day - but the danger in that is I might convince myself I want one and then end up with 3 like her :)

[MomOnBike]

Yeah, I have a Sun EZ Sport. That's the one with the curvy top tube - it has that 50's era Cadillac look to it that really appeals to me.

It appeals to others, too. Specifically, the far-too-cool-for-their-own-good young males around here. I get lots of "Cool bike" comments from them. One guy in a really cool car grinned and flashed me a hand sign that I took to be approval. I'm old and uncool. I just grinned back.

DH rides one too. This winter, a squirrel made a mess of his seat, so he has been riding his upright to work until we get it fixed. He came back the first day muttering something about "infernal machines."

[oxysback]

Just thought I might mention that hubby is selling his Trice 'Q' if anyone knows anyone that's interested.

Link to the ad: http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=57738

Pictures: http://www.crazytrike.com/nggallery/page-656/images

[kmehrzad]

I want to testride Kmerzad's some day - but the danger in that is I might convince myself I want one and then end up with 3 like her :)

Yes, you must come over sometime and test ride all three of them. They each have their own pros and cons. We'll ride on the W&OD, one behind the other and get some smiles and stares.

[evangundy]

well, I have a Strada as well
Momon Bike has a Sun Ez something
EvanGundy has an Easy Racer Ti-Rush. she even let me ride it
TSPoet has a Giro and a trike.
I think there's a TE in Iowa with another Strada.
You've got some real classics there with the Linear and the Ryan:)

I also have a Giro 20 that is my commuter bike. :-)
Edna

[Cataboo]

Yes, you must come over sometime and test ride all three of them. They each have their own pros and cons. We'll ride on the W&OD, one behind the other and get some smiles and stares.

I'll bring R and we can have a bent choo choo train going.

[Fredwina]

I forgot about your g-20!:o
drool alert:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vuerRrNlUQI/S6VOcNbhBqI/AAAAAAAAGrE/SfG3t_WEMKw/s640/101_0656.jpg
nice Carbent! Dana keeps on trying to get me a Barcroft Virginia GT

[kmehrzad]

The Carbent seat is too laid back for me; I prefer to be more upright.

I've ridden with Bill Cook, the former owner of Barcroft Cycles. He's a very nice guy. I was surprised to learn that he sold the company in Sept. 2009.

[Fredwina]

It takes a while to get used to(having the seat laid back). I've also got the EuroMesh seat on my Giro
Dana's a pretty good guy, too. That's his personal Carbent.

[kmehrzad]

It's a beautiful bent. Probably very lightweight, eh?

[Fredwina]

Yes, your purse will be lightweight, too. after paying for it:D

[TsPoet]

well, I have a Strada as well
Momon Bike has a Sun Ez something
EvanGundy has an Easy Racer Ti-Rush. she even let me ride it
TSPoet has a Giro and a trike.
I think there's a TE in Iowa with another Strada.
You've got some real classics there with the Linear and the Ryan:)

I also have a Corsa (my "road" bike that I usually use to ride with more mainstream cycles and/or for time trials) and a velomobile on order.
Then no more, the bike-buying illness must stop.

(I'm impressed that you had this list in your head or elsewhere to put it together!)

[Fredwina]

JoBob on EvanGundy's tirush:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vuerRrNlUQI/StvNWrtcgXI/AAAAAAAADqw/34pQKaRs2bI/s640/100_1241.jpg
My Strada:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vuerRrNlUQI/Sj6DQH4ClgI/AAAAAAAAE2M/GgP5DKdhmsY/s640/100_0689.jpg

[kmehrzad]

[QUOTE=TsPoet;499077]I also have a Corsa (my "road" bike that I usually use to ride with more mainstream cycles and/or for time trials) and a velomobile on order.
Then no more, the bike-buying illness must stop.QUOTE]

We all say that the 'bike-buying illness must stop.' It's an urge that's too strong and powerful to control.

I'd like to see a photo of your velomobile when it arrives. ;)

[kmehrzad]

JoBob on EvanGundy's tirush:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vuerRrNlUQI/StvNWrtcgXI/AAAAAAAADqw/34pQKaRs2bI/s640/100_1241.jpg
My Strada:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vuerRrNlUQI/Sj6DQH4ClgI/AAAAAAAAE2M/GgP5DKdhmsY/s640/100_0689.jpg

Awesome Strada! Do you ever have any difficulty putting a foot down at a stoplight with the larger front wheel?

[Fredwina]

It's usually more of an issue getting started;)

[kmehrzad]

Saw the TiRush in one of your photos. Reminded me of the time I owned a Tour Easy. For some reason, the positioning of my handlebars caused pain in my hands. I tried readjusting the handlebars various ways but just couldn't get it right, so I sold it to a guy in Ohio. I've also owned a Bike-E. I think just about every recumbent owner starts out on a Bike-E.

[vew10]

I recently purchased a Linear 3.0 and am new to recumbent riding so am glad to find this thread......I have a lot to learn!

[kmehrzad]

Don't you just love the underseat steering? It's such a comfortable position with your hands at rest by your side.