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Well as crazy as it sounds, I just purchased a used Bacchetta Cafe and have converted it to a mountain benting beast. I just took it back to the shop, and am putting even wider tires on than what is pictured. A total blast to ride, and this 51 year old is feeling like a kid again.
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Are you taking it on single track? Does it corner well? I am in awe if so.....
Yes, tell us if you take it on the trails! I've seen tandems on singletrack, and I've seen a mountain biker doing some serious trail riding on a unicycle. Very curious to hear how this works for you if you do.Quote:
Originally Posted by tealtreak
I'm curious how it will handle technical and steeps, both up and down.
Single track is no problem. Technical climbs with a lot of rock clearly cannot be done on a bike with this design. I am biking a lot of the dirt roads and single horse riding track in Tonto Verde Forest. I am still on a learning curve learning to shift my weight as it is very different from a DF mtn bike.
Wow that is great! I love bents.
Very cool! After riding a tandem and single road recumbent in the past, I wouldn't necessarily trust myself on any tricky or technical terrain on a mountain version, but gravel roads, sure. Fun!
I swapped out the 2.0 tires for the largest ones I could get. A 2.2 on the front, and a 2.6 on the rear. The ride is greatly improved without any slipping in soft sand. Here is a picture!
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Very cool, Lisa! Have fun on your new ride!