Looking at 3 bikes Bike E base model ReBike 6 speed , Sun ez1 all bikes within 200.00 in price. I have not ridden a bent before, am 56 5ft 11in 220lbs I am looking for something to ride for exercise not long trips
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Of all the wonderful bikes there are to chose from I can't imagine why your choices are from among the ones usually considered to be dogs, but the the Sun would be the one less doggy. Sun is just normally expected to be heavy, good for exercise, but generally a good durable bike from a company that is still in business. Bike E and ReBike are both history. Also, think about support.

Looking at 3 bikes Bike E base model ReBike 6 speed , Sun ez1 all bikes within 200.00 in price. I have not ridden a bent before, am 56 5ft 11in 220lbs I am looking for something to ride for exercise not long trips
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Since you are looking for exercise, the critical question is which bike you would be likely to ride the most. If you can do some test riding, on at least sitting on them for fit, that would be worth the effort.

Many recumbent riders have started on basic machines like the ez1.

I purchased an EZ-1 SC in summer of 2000 as my first recumbent. It has been a good bike and is easy to ride. I don't plan on selling it even though I've bought an Actionbent Jetstream and a Bacchetta Strada since. The EZ-1 is my bike choice for riding on gravel or dirt paths, running errands, and using in bad weather. I use it regularly. I've never ridden a BikeE CT or Rebike before so I won't comment on them.

Like Crank57 said: The EZ-1 is being made today so parts should be readily available.

Try each one if possible and see which one you would ride the most and buy that bike. Good luck and enjoy the search. Let us know which bike you choose.

Have you test-ridden anything middle/higher-end? Unless you do, you won't have any basis for deciding what you're getting for your money.

I bought a Rebike 2600 last week; my first bent. Having nothing to compare it to, I can tell you that I like it. It is fun to ride; stable (after the first few trips and getting acclimated), and extremely comfortable. It may be a dog in the recumbent world; but for my first (and probably only) bent I'll ever have; it's great.

Rebike is out of business; so you'll never find a "rebike" part; but it's 99% generic anyway...if the fork (or that 30" stem) ever fails you're screwed. But $200 is way high....mine was $100 and that was a little much. Unless it is absolutely perfect; I wouldn't pay that; brand new it was probably less than $4 - 500 (almost 10 years ago).

I did some deep surfing.....Rebike was conceived/designed/produced by a woman named Kathy Skewis?.....she mfg them in Florida for awhile...then mass produced in Taiwan (I think).....then she sold to Huffy....they never produced any bikes and basically killed the entire name and line. Too bad too...they are heavy; but were fairly cheap as bents go and would be a great entry bike for kids.

I believe that Huffy used the ReBike as a concept bike and came out with the Venice model. I think they've finally discontinued it, but from what I've read, it was a fairly popular semi-recumbent. It was only a 6-speed and retailed for just under $150. It was small, with small wheels, which made it perfect for kids.

in all it's glory............

one more thing......If you live in a hilly area; you'll find the rebike (maybe most bents) very strenuous to ride. It does not like hills and will try to kill you...........