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stubbicatt
06-15-08, 01:53 PM
Hi all, I'm new to recumbents, and re-new to bicycling, having hung up my pedals (as it were) in 1984 or so.

Yesterday I went to Woodland Park, Colorado and met Kelvin, the owner of Angletech bicycles. He insisted that I attend a 2 hour orientation, which I was reluctant to do. He told me when I arrived to hang up my pre conceived notions about what I think I want, and be open to the experience of riding a recumbent. My impression was one of greatest confidence in Kelvin, and gratitude for the opportunity to ride all of his bikes before having to make a choice. His is a real service, I think. Heck, the other guy on the 2 hour orientation crashed a very expensive demonstrator, and Kelvin seemed only concerned with whether the guy was alright. (Me? I was hoping the bike wasn't wrecked!)

He was right about pre-conceived notions falling away!

I thought I wanted a tadpole, and I rode several really good quality rides. I ultimately chose a SWB Becchetta (?sic?) 2 wheeler, which hopefully I'll be picking up this week.

I must say that riding a recumbent is a whole lot more comfortable than my old 2 wheelers (Wedgies).

Anyways, I am glad I found this forum, as I learn a bit from reading what you all contribute.

Thanks.

Floyd
06-15-08, 04:28 PM
Welcome Stubbicatt.........Sounds like you are on your way to some exciting and above that comfortable and enjoyable rides. Glad you found a good LBS to get you started on the right foot...pun intended. I own both short and long wheel base bents but am thinking about making or buying a trike....after I buy another long wheel base.
There are a lot of people who say bents are more comfortable than the 'wedgies'. Again welcome and enjoy this place.

aikigreg
06-15-08, 09:36 PM
Nice choice of bikes! I doubt you'll regret it, and you picked a great guy to work with.

STEEKER
06-16-08, 09:45 PM
Welcome and get ready to have tons of fun on your recumbent

unixpro
06-17-08, 03:47 PM
Welcome to the forums and to bent riding. I also have the SWB Giro 20 and ride it every workday as my regular commuter. I'm sure you'll love it.

jeffh129
06-17-08, 06:59 PM
Welcome.

Also go to bentrideronline.com Its a very large message board devoted to recumbents and to a lessor degree , trikes.

stubbicatt
06-18-08, 06:14 AM
Benrideronline dot com. Well OK then. :)

JanMM
06-18-08, 08:46 AM
Benrideronline dot com. Well OK then. :)

Don't forget the "t" in bentrideronline.

Floyd
06-18-08, 01:38 PM
and don't forget to come back here too for some conversation.........

JanMM
06-18-08, 08:56 PM
and don't forget to come back here too for some conversation.........

You're allowed to hang out in both places.

richking1953
06-19-08, 10:07 AM
Welcome Stubbicatt. I'd heard good things about angletech and this confirms them. What kind of Bacchetta did you get?