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I passed my first 1000 mile mark bike commuting today! I started commuting this year in late april and i actually kept a log of my commutes which really inspired me to keep at it consistantly. I feel a huge difference in my cycling abilities and my body since i started and cannot imagine going back to driving a car to work on a regular basis. Anyway i'm done bragging until the next 1000 mile mark,hopefully about november.
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08-16-02, 09:04 PM
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Andre, thanks for posting that!
Not only am I rejoicing to see you reap the benefits, but I am particularly interested in the viability of commuting by recumbent.
I have always wanted one, but have not yet had enough money available to buy another bike.
The things I like about a recumbent are:
1) The position is so comfortable and natural. I can see everything, including the sky!
2) The position is so comfortable and natural (did I say that?) No discomfort on the buttocks.
3) It was a blast to ride!
What are your tips about commuting on a recumbent? What terrain do you ride on, flat or hilly? Is it windy? How is your visibility? How about mechanical problems?
Not only am I rejoicing to see you reap the benefits, but I am particularly interested in the viability of commuting by recumbent.
I have always wanted one, but have not yet had enough money available to buy another bike.
The things I like about a recumbent are:
1) The position is so comfortable and natural. I can see everything, including the sky!
2) The position is so comfortable and natural (did I say that?) No discomfort on the buttocks.
3) It was a blast to ride!
What are your tips about commuting on a recumbent? What terrain do you ride on, flat or hilly? Is it windy? How is your visibility? How about mechanical problems?
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08-16-02, 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by Andre
I passed my first 1000 mile mark bike commuting today! ...
I passed my first 1000 mile mark bike commuting today! ...
08-17-02, 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by LittleBigMan
What are your tips about commuting on a recumbent? What terrain do you ride on, flat or hilly? Is it windy? How is your visibility? How about mechanical problems?
What are your tips about commuting on a recumbent? What terrain do you ride on, flat or hilly? Is it windy? How is your visibility? How about mechanical problems?
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08-17-02, 05:21 PM
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Hi LBM,
my commute is both flat and hilly,especially when i go over burnaby mountain, hills are hard until you get your bent legs, as for visibility there is a tradeoff between being higher and being able to see everything around you. I much prefer being on the bent because i can see what is going on at all times without craning the neck around, as on an upright. A portion of my commute is windy but the aerodynamic properties of bents are supposed to be superior so it should be easier. although i like the wind, it gives me a better workout. Mechanical problems are no more or less than on any bike so i wouldn't consider that a drawback. I think the biggest drawback to bents is deciding which one to get and where to find enough of a selection to testride.
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my commute is both flat and hilly,especially when i go over burnaby mountain, hills are hard until you get your bent legs, as for visibility there is a tradeoff between being higher and being able to see everything around you. I much prefer being on the bent because i can see what is going on at all times without craning the neck around, as on an upright. A portion of my commute is windy but the aerodynamic properties of bents are supposed to be superior so it should be easier. although i like the wind, it gives me a better workout. Mechanical problems are no more or less than on any bike so i wouldn't consider that a drawback. I think the biggest drawback to bents is deciding which one to get and where to find enough of a selection to testride.
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08-17-02, 08:48 PM
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Andre, you ride a Rans Wave, correct? Are you happy with this choice? What recumbent would you like to consider today if you were buying one?
Andre, more questions, if you don't mind: what about seeing what's behind you on a 'bent? I haven't used a mirror for a while, but I do look back when I need to. How's rear visability?
And what about bumps/holes in the road and maneuvering around them? If I hit a small one, or a real rough area, on my upright, I can absorb some of the shock with my legs by standing up slightly. How do you take the bumps on your bent?
Andre, more questions, if you don't mind: what about seeing what's behind you on a 'bent? I haven't used a mirror for a while, but I do look back when I need to. How's rear visability?
And what about bumps/holes in the road and maneuvering around them? If I hit a small one, or a real rough area, on my upright, I can absorb some of the shock with my legs by standing up slightly. How do you take the bumps on your bent?
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Anders,
Hills are your friends!
Andre
Anders,
Hills are your friends!
Andre
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Hi LBM,
I do ride the wave and i am actually getting a new bike next month, a cambie recumboni. I like the wave as a recreational ride but i think it lacks as a long distance commuting bike in some regards. I have a long commute so i want a faster bike than the wave and one that is comfortable over distances. l prefer LWB over SWB bents due to the built in bump absorption, the longer the bike the smoother the ride, and the high speed handling is superior as well. the ability to see behind you when riding a bent is easily solved by having a mirror in conjuction with shoulder checks It's actually similar to driving a car. As for bumps the seats are cushioned so nicely that they are not a major concern, i also know my commute route so well that i can steer around the huge obstacles without any thought, it becomes automatic. A good source of information is bentrideronline.com[/URL] . They have a review of the recumboni and a similar bent the tour easy. I am going for the recumboni because it's a good ride and it is built in canada, so no import costs or exchange rates to deal with. It is also built by the guys at my local bent shop.
Andre
I do ride the wave and i am actually getting a new bike next month, a cambie recumboni. I like the wave as a recreational ride but i think it lacks as a long distance commuting bike in some regards. I have a long commute so i want a faster bike than the wave and one that is comfortable over distances. l prefer LWB over SWB bents due to the built in bump absorption, the longer the bike the smoother the ride, and the high speed handling is superior as well. the ability to see behind you when riding a bent is easily solved by having a mirror in conjuction with shoulder checks It's actually similar to driving a car. As for bumps the seats are cushioned so nicely that they are not a major concern, i also know my commute route so well that i can steer around the huge obstacles without any thought, it becomes automatic. A good source of information is bentrideronline.com[/URL] . They have a review of the recumboni and a similar bent the tour easy. I am going for the recumboni because it's a good ride and it is built in canada, so no import costs or exchange rates to deal with. It is also built by the guys at my local bent shop.
Andre
