Originally Posted by
frantik
I live in San Jose where it is pretty flat but you do make a good point about weight. I assume the average weight of a recumbent is slightly more than a DF? I would like to use a recumbent for 50+ mile rides at hopefully at least 12mph average or so in the flats.
Good assumptions, and I have not problem knocking off 50-mile rides even in my post-winter (lack of) physical condition.
If you can hold out for a couple months, there's an event on May 17th at the Hellyer Velodrome in San Josie: the HPV Fun Day. No doubt people will be trying out each other's bikes. Don't be shy about asking questions and for test-sits. If you want to come up here, the Human Power Challenge is the following weekend. This attracts more people from all over, so you'll have more opportunities to chat and try bikes out.
Both events are listed on the WISIL calendar:
HPV Racing and Recumbent Events Updateable Calendar