Recumbent - Bachetta Agio

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uprightbent
09-10-06, 10:49 AM
Anyone own this newer model? Would love to hear what's wrong with it. I like the bike so far and may buy one this week but would put al ot of weight on the comments of a recent owner.

I'm guessing the lower bottom bracket will make this NOT a good climber? Also not sure about disc brakes?

Sandwarrior
09-10-06, 02:52 PM
Anyone own this newer model? Would love to hear what's wrong with it. I like the bike so far and may buy one this week but would put al ot of weight on the comments of a recent owner.

I'm guessing the lower bottom bracket will make this NOT a good climber? Also not sure about disc brakes?

I am fairly new to the forum, and new to riding my Agio. The dealership where I bought my bike said it would take about 200 hours of riding to get used to a recumbent, since I had never neen on one before. I have loved every minute of it. I am not sure what you mean about the bottom bracket making it a bad climber. It is a slow go up hills, but I always thought that was just my lack of skill and "bent" muscles. I like the disc brakes, for their stopping power, but I must admit that I have longed for my old center pull brakes for ease of Maintenance. I have a very tough time getting the wheel back in the forks and properly centered. Again, this may be my lack of experience. I have no complaints about the bike at all. It is a wonderful ride, comfortable, and relaxing.
jebermi
09-10-06, 04:36 PM
I don't think you'll regret the agio. I bought mine in July and have put just over 300 miles on it. A typical ride is 20-25 miles. So, fairly new, but so far no complaints. This is my first recumbent and feel like I chose correctly for me. Easy to start and stop and reach the ground (I'm 6'). I feel the components could be better but if and when they wear out I'll replace with better. It took me a couple of weeks to really get the hang of handling it but now have no problems. If you have any specific questions fire away. For the price, I couldn't be happier. Level ground with no wind I feel for me (over 50) that this is a 16 mph bike without great effort.

sch
09-10-06, 11:38 PM
Type the bike name into google for a review of the bike at Bent Rider on line.
Steve