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rodtermaat
03-22-08, 11:00 PM
ok guys, I read daily, but seldom post. I am in MN for a little RR and visited a couple of shops this weekend. I find what I appears to be the perfect commuter recumbent and all around fun looking machine.

Anyone have any experience with this model? I want to ride 9 miles each way to work, cruise the city, and maybe a dirt road or 2. I currently do the commute on a single speed, but my back is slowly aging and boy I would like some gears now and again.

Thought. I need to buy on Monday AM in order to get back to Nebraska to pick up the basset from the kennel - so this is a quick ride, buy, and run event. Normally, I would research for months, but price is good and time is short.

thanks, rod
Recumbomatic
03-23-08, 10:00 AM
The RANS F5 Enduro is a nice bike. With this style of recumbent, make sure that your feet can reach the ground when stopped.
rodtermaat
03-23-08, 07:42 PM
Thanks, I plan to give it a spin tomorrow morning.
JanMM
03-23-08, 09:13 PM
make sure that your feet can reach the ground when stopped.

That's not a problem with my Tailwind. If the F5 fits you, and the price is right, and the test ride is good, go for it.
rodtermaat
03-26-08, 11:18 PM
Well, I did it and so far this bike rocks. I road the rocket and although it was real comfortable the orange Enduro drew me in. So far I have added my old computer, a sweet Danish lock on the NOT used front brake things (can't find the word). I love the tilting bars and Calhoun Cycles threw in the rack with the deal. Of course it helped that I also bought a swift folder for my son. I am a sucker for cool bikes. I will get a pic up later, but I am stoked to be part of the crowd. Next up is a seat bag and a water bottle mount (handlebars?).
JanMM
03-27-08, 08:03 AM
I use a twofish bottle cage under my riser close to the bars. Not sure how that would work with F5 Enduro.
"a sweet Danish lock on the NOT used front brake things (can't find the word)". Does it have bosses for V-brakes?
Recumbomatic
03-27-08, 05:51 PM
... a sweet Danish lock on the NOT used front brake things (can't find the word)

Affixing pastries to the bike won't keep them safe for long! :D
Stradavarius
03-31-08, 02:42 PM
I've got a custom Corvette Blue 2006 Enduro demo, standard size, with updated 2008 Avid BB7, Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires, aggressively priced with the accessories shown:

http://spincyclz.com/images/IMG_6112.JPG