Recumbent - Bent seller in Austin?

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mlts22
02-20-07, 12:15 AM
Well, after throwing my back out last month (and still not knowing how I did it), I am looking around at a 'bent as a main ride around campus.

Couple questions:

Any good recommendations on a 'bent place in Austin? (Yes, I can Google, but its nice to know what people personally like or hate.)

How transportable is a SWB 'bent? It will be carted around by a full-size pickup truck.

Last, are there any issues with locking one to normal bike racks?

Thanks much.

Floyd
02-20-07, 07:18 AM
22, I'll get you started with my little knowledge. SWB are easier to 'get around' cause the wheel base is more like a DF...if you have mounts in the bed of your truck, you are ready to go. With a whole pickup bed you could haul bikes trikes and probably even tandems... As for the bike rack, I have never had any problem and I have both long and short wheel base. Sorry, i am not close to Austin so can not speak to that part of your need. hope your back gets better.
Paupie
02-20-07, 02:26 PM
Try Easy Street Recombents. They have a website and you can call them and make an appointment to see bikes at their shop. Mike Librik and Amy Babich are pretty well known in the area.

swyant
02-22-07, 09:53 PM
Try Easy Street Recombents.

I had an appointment to meet those guys about a year ago at their shop to do some test-riding. They never showed up. I waited until about 30 minutes past our agreed upon time, then gave up and left. I never went back.

If you decide to make an appointment to meet them, I would recommend calling them before you even leave home, to be sure they are waiting.