Recumbent - I just had an idea..... Gulf Coast, MS
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Echo Gypsy
09-18-08, 09:33 AM
Does anyone here (with a tadpole) live in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area that would be willing to let me try out one. I'd really like to get a feel for one and see it up close (I'm 5'3" just so you know).
And what is the x-seam measurement (waist to floor?)?
For those of you who might ask..... one bike store in a 50-75 mile radius and NO Recumbents (and no I don't have a car....I ride)!
X-seam ---> http://www.ransbikes.com/XSeam.htm
Echo Gypsy
09-19-08, 02:02 PM
Thanks!
BlazingPedals
09-19-08, 02:37 PM
Here is the way Hostelshoppe recommends measuring X-seam, which is slightly different from RANS' method. It probably won't make a lot of difference in the end, but it wouldn't hurt to try it both ways.
http://www.hostelshoppe.com/tech_xseam.php
Echo Gypsy
09-19-08, 03:51 PM
I could see maybe a half inch difference between the two which shouldn't be a problem with an adjustable seat.
You said you did not have a car but if you ever find yourself in Jackson Mississippi there is a great LBS that has mainly recumbents and usually 4, 5, or more trikes in stock. Their web page is ridesouth.com.
What town are you in?
Gary
Echo Gypsy
09-27-08, 10:29 AM
Biloxi/Gulfport
Wondering if they have used trikes..... or something in the price range of $1200-$1500. Would really prefer less then that but it looks like that's about the minimum even for a used tadpole.
Don't remember seeing used trikes. However, I have bought two used recumbents from them. You can sometimes find used trikes in the "for sale" sections of:
http://catrike.yuku.com/
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/index.php
Check my links page for more recumbent/bike related links:
http://webroost.com
Gary
Echo Gypsy
10-01-08, 07:52 PM
Knew about bentrider but not about the catrike; this one looks like a good one.
There is a factory tour the weekend of 8 November sponsored by both Catrike and Bacchetta and Power On Cycling.
You can visit the Catrike factory and test ride some trikes. It might be time for a family vacation.
Sunshine State Recumbent Rally (http://www.bacchettabikes.com/community/events/rally-2008.htm)