Not what I was looking for. But what do you think?
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Not what I was looking for. But what do you think?
So, my wife was helping at a bassett rescue garage sale and saw a Bike E RX recumbent. They offered it to her for $100 us. I don't know a lot about 'bents. It had SRAM 7 shifters and rd. Fd was Deore lx. It rides nicely and shifts smoothly. I couldnt pass it up. I'm going to try it as another commuter. Did I get hosed or a steal?
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
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For the price, it looks like a nice bike to add to your collection. It is certainly unique.
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So, my wife was helping at a bassett rescue garage sale and saw a Bike E RX recumbent. They offered it to her for $100 us. I don't know a lot about 'bents. It had SRAM 7 shifters and rd. Fd was Deore lx. It rides nicely and shifts smoothly. I couldnt pass it up. I'm going to try it as another commuter. Did I get hosed or a steal?
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
Anyway, here's a pic of my commuter: a 28" wheels recumbent with disc brakes. Started commuting on it since April last year. It's been great so far
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So, my wife was helping at a bassett rescue garage sale and saw a Bike E RX recumbent. They offered it to her for $100 us. I don't know a lot about 'bents. It had SRAM 7 shifters and rd. Fd was Deore lx. It rides nicely and shifts smoothly. I couldnt pass it up. I'm going to try it as another commuter. Did I get hosed or a steal?
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
I posted here because the recumbent forum didn't look that frequented and I plan to use it as a commuter. But if I should have posted there please move this tread.
I'll second the recommendation for BROL (Bent Riders Online) and, oh yeah, welcome to the dark side.
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I just picked up the exact same bike last week for $150 and I thought i had gotten a very good price. LOL Yours is in alot better shape than mine, but I am looking forward to trying it out. If I don't like it I am sure it won't be hard to find another owner for it.
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Riding home from work on my recumbent was always so relaxing. The head's up position lets you look around and take in the beauty. Enjoy.
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The spouse has one of those and loves it. The company went out of business a while back, I believe, but the bikes are still going strong. You sit a lot higher than on some other recumbents, so you are more visible.
Sounds like a steal to me.
Sounds like a steal to me.
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hell if you don't want it mail it to me i'll give it a good home
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Feel free to post in the 'bent forum here on BF. You will get some feedback. BROL is a great resource, too.
Agree that $100 for a functional 'bent is a steal. Ride it enough and recumbent n+1 will kick in.
Agree that $100 for a functional 'bent is a steal. Ride it enough and recumbent n+1 will kick in.
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I was thinking the same thing when my wife told me about it. And that's what I told her. I can't wait to try it. Unfortunately, it has been extremely windy. 20 to 40 mph with 60mph gusts. So I'm waiting.
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And for your purchase, somewhere there is a rescued bassett that is loving you.
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