[digitalmouse]

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

I'm scared of laying down while balancing...... I'm suprised no one has made a hammock seat version

two-wheeled 'bents can be a bit frustrating. either you can do it, or you can't. many turn to recumbent trikes to eliminate that problem, or in my case be able to carry more during long tours.

and there are several recumbent makers that offer the mesh/hammock-seat in place of the more common 'clam-shell' seat. AnthroTech Trike is one example for trikes. HP Velotechnik - Products (recumbent) has some models of two-wheelers that can use the mesh seat.

[digitalmouse]

trog, with that back injury, you might want to consider a recumbent trike. that way, you won't need to worry about balance, and can enjoy the ride and the resulting exercise.

depending on where you are, it might be possible to find a recumbent trike dealer within reasonable driving distance that can let you take a few models out for a spin to see which one suits you the best. if you are having trouble finding a dealer, let us know what town you are in and we can post some links/contacts near you.

[digitalmouse]

Originally Posted by trekTrey

Anyone on here have a recumbent bike? I think they are the least popular form of cycling.....

I would like to see some pics of some pimped out recumbents!

least popular only because people have either not looked for them, don't know they exist, or they have bad impressions of them due to mis-information. but that is changing steadily! there are at least a dozen decent recumbent manufacturers around the world doing fairly good business in light of the growing desire to ride more comfortably (and in some cases faster) than the 'conventional' bike.

for pics all i can offer up are my galleries of recent SPEZI expos in Germany:
Picasa Web Albums - digitalmouse - SPEZI 2008
Picasa Web Albums - digitalmouse - SPEZI 2009 Expo
Picasa Web Albums - digitalmouse - trikes and ve... - various pics
Picasa Web Albums - digitalmouse - LeitraTech - my own little Frankenstein project, converting a Anthrotech trike into a velomobile, using an old Leitra nose fairing.

almost forgot the videos!
http://www.vimeo.com/2883246http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2105127/digital_mouse_test_rides_new_recumbent_trike/

trike in the first video can be seen here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jimm.pratt/SPEZI2009Expo#5332816935836549186

[kbobb]

My wife started riding my dad's recumbent after giving birth to our son and told me "I don't know if I'm coming back to our tandem". Well five recumbents later we love them. I have everything from a understeer to a trike and a Bachetta for my fast riding fix.
I was a died in the wool racer and swore I would never be caught dead on a recumbent.....oh, well, the comfort wins me over and I don't give up anything on speed but the ability to climb as well.

Still have all the old bikes collecting dust, but the "bents" now get most of the "saddle" time.

kb

[conquistador]

Is it possible to rent one anywhere for a while to get used to it?

[jcostanz]

Originally Posted by conquistador

Is it possible to rent one anywhere for a while to get used to it?

Where are you located?

I know of a place in florida that rents and sells recumbents and a place in NY state that is quite good for test rides.

I own 3 recumbents, a Toureasy, Longbikes Slipstream, and a Greenspeed GTE. I wish I would have tried the GTE trike when I looked at the Toureasy.

Jeff

[Coprinus]

I love my 'bent. I crushed my knees doing deliveries for years, and now there's nothing better than cruising around low on my swb Vision. I'm afraid I don't have a pic yet, but check this out:



Almost a recumbent, but twice as cool!

[wz123]

I just bought 2 new tires & a tune - up for my EZ-1, and looking for other Recumbent riders in Massachusetts to share a ride with ? I enjoy casual rides near Cape Cod. Anyone around ?
John

[Carol]

Originally Posted by trekTrey

Anyone on here have a recumbent bike? I think they are the least popular form of cycling.....

I would like to see some pics of some pimped out recumbents!

I own a Recumbent Bicycle store in Mascoutah IL called Midwest Recumbent Bicycles. Rrecumbents are becoming much more common. They are so comfortable, no back, neck wrist or ottom pain. Go to my website at Midwest Recumbent Bicycles and or e-mail me at info@mwbents.com.

Thank You

Carol

[Coprinus]

Originally Posted by wz123

I just bought 2 new tires & a tune - up for my EZ-1, and looking for other Recumbent riders in Massachusetts to share a ride with ? I enjoy casual rides near Cape Cod. Anyone around ?
John

Dude, I wish I was around. Cape Cod must be recumbent heaven. You could put some balloon tires on that EZ-1 and cruise the beach!