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Recumbent Style Bicycle Question
Posted on 9/25/20 at 8:29 am
Posted on 9/25/20 at 8:29 am
Does anyone have experience with these style bicycles? I've been riding my bike for the last ten years, but find it getting more and more uncomfortable.
Doesn't have to be this brand or model, I just grabbed the first picture I could find. I would say my budget is +/-$1,500(?).
Thanks for any input!
Doesn't have to be this brand or model, I just grabbed the first picture I could find. I would say my budget is +/-$1,500(?).
Thanks for any input!
Posted on 9/25/20 at 9:17 am to Norla
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Does anyone have experience with these style bicycles?
Mostly making fun of people riding them.
I have only seen people riding the 2 wheeled versions or the trikes have 2 wheels forward. I would imagine you could find a high end second hand bike for that budget.
Posted on 9/25/20 at 3:49 pm to Norla
I've ridden some of my nerdy friend's recumbents and it takes getting used to. I'm no expert though. I do see a few people riding them when I'm out on my rides including one guy that cruises at about 23-24mph. I would get a proper fitting on my road bike and see if that helps before going recumbent. I raised and bought a shorter stem a few years ago and it greatly alleviated neck and back pain.
Posted on 9/25/20 at 4:38 pm to Zappas Stache
Have they made a better bicycle seat for men?
Posted on 9/25/20 at 5:56 pm to schexyoung
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Have they made a better bicycle seat for men?
Ha, well, there are hundreds of different sizes, widths, round, flat, etc. I'm assuming you wear shorts with a good chamois.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 9:31 am to Norla
Get an Electra bike. Cruiser style so it has the pedals in front of the down tube which allows a more upright comfortable riding position.
You won't win any speed awards, but you will get a good work out. Watch out for hilly terrain as you can't rise in the pedals like with a regular bike.
You won't win any speed awards, but you will get a good work out. Watch out for hilly terrain as you can't rise in the pedals like with a regular bike.
Posted on 9/26/20 at 10:58 pm to Zappas Stache
There are a few really quick guys around here on them. They look like very high dollar recumbents.
There are several things you can do a bike to make it comfortable. Stem length and angle, seat post angle, seat, older components aren’t as adjustable as new and if it’s a road bike bars make a big difference. Even just rotating the bars a bit can make a big difference. Materials the bike and bars are made out of can cause fatigue and strain.
There are several things you can do a bike to make it comfortable. Stem length and angle, seat post angle, seat, older components aren’t as adjustable as new and if it’s a road bike bars make a big difference. Even just rotating the bars a bit can make a big difference. Materials the bike and bars are made out of can cause fatigue and strain.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 10:52 am to ELLSSUU
I second the Electra but get the 7 speed Townie
Posted on 9/28/20 at 2:11 pm to Norla
Was curious about how much a Recumbent weighs. Looks like they’re between 40 - 50 pounds. The high dollar ones are in the mid 30’s.
I’m no “Weight Weenie” but weighed my bike, albeit without chain, last night and it’s just over 16 pounds.
New respect for the guy that does fly bys on me. His does not look to be an inexpensive rig. His whole body can’t be more than 18 - 24 inches high on that deal.
I’m no “Weight Weenie” but weighed my bike, albeit without chain, last night and it’s just over 16 pounds.
New respect for the guy that does fly bys on me. His does not look to be an inexpensive rig. His whole body can’t be more than 18 - 24 inches high on that deal.
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:03 pm to ELLSSUU
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New respect for the guy that does fly bys on me. His does not look to be an inexpensive rig. His whole body can’t be more than 18 - 24 inches high on that deal.
Aerodynamics are much better on a recumbent. Now if he passes you going uphill then either he is a badass or you are.....well.....you know.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 6:44 am to Zappas Stache
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or you are.....well.....you know.
Yeah I’m a Group Q rider ;). I own it.
This post was edited on 9/29/20 at 6:45 am
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:21 pm to Norla
The hardest part of being a recumbent rider is the fight to get them to add the "R" to the end of "LGBTQ"
Posted on 9/30/20 at 5:08 am to Norla
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I've been riding my bike for the last ten years
So there is a lot of good info in these replies...especially about bike fit. But this is the part that stuck out to me. There has been a lot of advancement in the last 10 years, not withstanding knowing if your bike was used at the time you started riding.
You could prob do a lot to your current bike to improve fit. I was hot and heavy into the market of a new bike for the same reason. However I spent time adjusting the seat height, fore/aft, and most importantly twisting the handle bars to correct wrist angle. Over the next few weeks I replaced the drivetrain (crankset, chain, cassette) and bottom bracket bearing. I adjusted the front derailleur for some silky smooth shifting. Now the bike is top notch, I love it more than ever, and I guess technically saved myself $1000. I still want to get a new bike at some point...but I sure as hell got mine to the point to enjoy a lot longer. Btw, my bike is a 2012.
The thing to remember too is, the bike market is flooded with choices. Nowadays you need to know more about the terrain/paths you'll be riding on. I'm guessing you live in LA...I did for 33 years, but now I live in Chattanooga, TN. My neighborhood alone has more hills than I ever encountered in all of Baton Rouge. So gearing is significantly more important than ever. That being said...most road bikes dont really need more than a compact crankset (50-34T) and you'll find the nicer the bike, the larger the cassette (8 speed entry level, 10 or 11 in the upper end). You could even consider 1x bikes with a single chainring up front...no front derailleur at all.
If you do want to spend $1500, you'll be able to get a nicer one. But you got some choices. Drop bars or straight? Aluminum with a carbon fork or steel? Tire choice is going to be one of the most significant factors for terrain. With the right range of rims to fit a 700c tire, your choices are damn near limitless. I'm not a fan of the recumbent for healthy, typical people. If you have any physical limitation, by all means go for it though. If the only way a person can enjoy themselves is because they have to be in a mostly relaxed position, then the recumbent makes sense.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 6:37 am to Norla
Everyone I’ve seen riding one has horrible posture; head way forward on neck, low back rounded.
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