rhm
07-29-08, 12:53 PM
I now have my Counterpoint Presto, mentioned in a previous post. I've done a few little rides around the neighborhood, just to get the feel of the thing, and it's pretty nice. Tomorrow or the next day I'm going to try a longer ride, see how that feels.
My questions are based mostly on hearsay:
I've heard recumbents don't climb well. Is there any truth to that, and if so, why or how? I'm a spinner, not a masher; and I never, ever, stand up on the pedals of a regular bike; so will this climbing thing bother me?
I've heard short crank arms recommended for recumbents. Anyone know why that is-- is it only to better fit under a fairing, or is there some other reason? Who here uses short crank arms; and how short? I generally like short crank arms, so I've ordered a pair of 140's... but I may have to get new chain rings to use them.
What does DF stand for? I gather it refers to a regular bike, but what's the connotation?
What are the good online sources for recumbent-specific bike gear? I've found Hostel Shoppe, pretty impressive, but I don't know enough about the subject to make use of it yet. Any other recommendations?
Are there recumbent-specific racks, or rack trunks, or anything like that, for carrying large amounts of gear? There's that huge area behind the seat that seems ideal for luggage, but I haven't seen a rack designed to make good use of it. Suggestions? What about other kinds of luggage/ gear carriers, especially for stuff you can reach while riding? Are there good under-the-seat options?
My questions are based mostly on hearsay:
I've heard recumbents don't climb well. Is there any truth to that, and if so, why or how? I'm a spinner, not a masher; and I never, ever, stand up on the pedals of a regular bike; so will this climbing thing bother me?
I've heard short crank arms recommended for recumbents. Anyone know why that is-- is it only to better fit under a fairing, or is there some other reason? Who here uses short crank arms; and how short? I generally like short crank arms, so I've ordered a pair of 140's... but I may have to get new chain rings to use them.
What does DF stand for? I gather it refers to a regular bike, but what's the connotation?
What are the good online sources for recumbent-specific bike gear? I've found Hostel Shoppe, pretty impressive, but I don't know enough about the subject to make use of it yet. Any other recommendations?
Are there recumbent-specific racks, or rack trunks, or anything like that, for carrying large amounts of gear? There's that huge area behind the seat that seems ideal for luggage, but I haven't seen a rack designed to make good use of it. Suggestions? What about other kinds of luggage/ gear carriers, especially for stuff you can reach while riding? Are there good under-the-seat options?