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.
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Thread: My New Mountain Bent: A Twist
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10-30-2012, 05:36 AM #1
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10-30-2012, 11:47 AM #2
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Wow that is great! I love bents.
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10-30-2012, 12:20 PM #3
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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!
Emily
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11-10-2012, 07:13 AM #4
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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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11-10-2012, 10:02 AM #5
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Very cool, Lisa! Have fun on your new ride!
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