Recumbent - unstable handlebars

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Theresa

12-09-01, 12:32 AM

I just bought my first recumbent today and was most excited. (Burley 50) When I got it home, my husband expressed concerns about the handlebars having a bit of give left to right. It does seem like it should be tight in this direction. What do you all think?

Theresa

12-09-01, 11:45 AM

Sorry, you're probably wondering what on earth I'm talking about with a Burley 50; I meant a Limbo. Anyway, the screws are all the way tight but it still wobbles about 1/4 of an inch left to right. It seems like this is a defect, but wanted to check to make sure.

RoadRash

12-09-01, 11:57 AM

I cant say im familar with that 'bent. I doubt this is normal! I would call the LBS where you purchased it from, and ask them to take a look at it. Nothing on a bike should just "wobble".

Theresa

12-11-01, 07:44 PM

Thanks for your response, RoadRash! I took it back to the shop where I got it and they said that the company was sending a new boom and that, that should take care of it. Thanks again! :)