New here, just bought a recumbent
:) Hi everyone,
I've recently started cycling and bought a Trek Pilot that I love. I was very serious about riding horses but after hurting some muscles in my back last Jan., decided that a bike might work. I was getting really into cycling but the DF was really irritating my back if I rode beyond a 1/2 hour. Last week the idea of a recumbent popped into my head and I found one that I am having a great time on and, so far, hasn't bothered my back. I am wondering if there are other recumbent riders on here? I am *pretty much* over feeling kinda weird on my bike and accepting and feeling hopeful that I can be active without pain. I would love to hear of others experiences, has anyone done a century on a recumbent?
Tx!
Thanks for your responses!
I ended up buying a Burley Django..I know that they are no longer in business but it was the one that felt right. I drove 5 hours the other day to try a Rans Rocket and their VRex but he had just sold them! None of the Sun bikes felt right and the Bachettas didn't quite fit. So I went with the one that I liked from the first try. Kind of a crazy question, do you feel you get the same level of work-out as riding a DF? I'm just not getting the big sweat, etc but I'm also being cautious not to gear up high as I've been told you can get "bent knees". Since my problem is some kind of muscle tear that reared up while trying open sea kayaking and wind-surfing, I am hoping that I will be able to ride both bikes. It is the hammock effect that kills my mid-back with the DF. I have to say that the recumbent really is a whole new flavor of fun, kinda like Peter Fonda on a chopper!:rolleyes: