Hi!

I have two recumbents that I bought because I have a herniated L5/S1 disc. One of the bikes is a Rans Stratus and the other a Rans Screamer tandem. I LOVE both bikes. The Stratus is a long wheel base (LWB) bike and is extremely comfortable. I have never had back trouble on this bike. I tried a couple of short wheel base (SWB) bikes which are shorter and better climbers but the pedal position bothered my back. The LWB pedals are in front of you but closer to the ground, the SWB pedals are out in front of you. I also have a Serotta road bike and a Santa Cruz Superlight mountain bike. I love each of my bikes for different reasons but the Stratus is by far the most comfortable and the bike I'd want to be on for a longer ride.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Kenda
kdskaggs@cox.net