I sat on a bike like that. I found it odd and uncomfortable.
Have you tried one yet?
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Thread: Fredwina gets bent?
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11-21-2008, 03:23 PM #1
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11-21-2008, 03:43 PM #2
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no - I need to heal more
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11-21-2008, 04:20 PM #3
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So, this is in addition to your roadie, right??
Are you still planning to do brevets?
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11-21-2008, 06:51 PM #4
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RANS has a good reputation among the 'bent crowd. I've been tempted by their Crank Forward bikes, but don't have an insurance settlement to spend. (That's OK, BTW)
Going strictly by what I've read, getting the angle of the seat right for you is vital to comfort. A little bit of trial and error is in order.
Also, be aware that you will be using the same muscles differently. It takes a while for a person to get strong on a bent.
I envy you. I think you'll enjoy the bike.Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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11-21-2008, 07:28 PM #5
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yes, it would be in addition to my roadie, and I'm still planning doing brevet main thing is going to be how much I heal up - I wind up with some permanent range of motion.
and yes, i was think about the Rans stratus - same basic configuration as the EasyRacer. also may say if I can find a used BikeE in good condition(more to play with)Last edited by Fredwina; 11-21-2008 at 07:30 PM.
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01-16-2009, 01:49 PM #6
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No insurance settlement, but I put a deposit on a Bacchetta Giro 20 today:
I should pick it up an three weeks
and it already has a name (or two
Red Stick or Baton Rouge ("bacchetta" is Italian for stick, or at least the claim(where Biciclista when we need her?
I'm going to swap the seat out and use the pedals and computer from the Mountain bike I sold
Now which bike to Take to Pal springs and Solvang.....
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01-16-2009, 04:23 PM #7
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Wow! Looks fast and fun! My DH went 'bent for about 15 yrs while his back and neck got better. He rode a Lightning (you can visit Tim in Lompoc for a trial ride when you are up there for Solvang) but you'd need to call ahead, he's mostly M-Fri. His office/production warehouse are right off of the Lompoc rest stop on the Solvang Century (the first feed zone at the old packing house). If you are familiar with riding Figueroa Mountain...DH could do that on his Lightning (the steepest side too)! And descending was stable, crazy fun and fast. And you will zoom on the flats! Have fun! We saw lots and lots of Bachettas on the RAGBRAI - their owners loved them! Tokie
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