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.

[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."

[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

[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!)

[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.

[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.