serious "man pain" near the end of a long ride (may be tmi)
10-14-13, 07:13 PM
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Steamer is one of the few 'bent riders that rides under road conditions as described by the OP because a 'bent doesn't really solve a lot of those issues. If your crotch is going to be hammered on a DF, you can almost always stand and avoid most of the blow. On a 'bent, you get hammered every time.
10-15-13, 07:50 AM
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Back to your regularly scheduled program folks, nothing to see here.
10-15-13, 09:13 AM
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10-15-13, 11:35 AM
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10-15-13, 11:55 AM
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'bent riders are encouraged to post long distance appropriate topics in this forum. In turn, we reserve the right to post some good natured yet stale recumbent-related jokes. The recently completed ToC looked like it was one of the most recumbent friendly 1200k's of recent memory, and I saw that there were quite a few people on 'bents participating
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'bent riders are encouraged to post long distance appropriate topics in this forum. In turn, we reserve the right to post some good natured yet stale recumbent-related jokes. The recently completed ToC looked like it was one of the most recumbent friendly 1200k's of recent memory, and I saw that there were quite a few people on 'bents participating
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I just said the stale jokes thing for Steamer's benefit, because he told me my beard and belly jokes were non-starters. He has neither, unlike me
10-15-13, 06:38 PM
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i don't get too upset about most 'bent humor. it's usually funny, after all. the usual cliches are tiresome though, not because I am insulted, but because I am put off by the crime against comedy.
10-15-13, 07:28 PM
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For the last three summers I rode at least one of my monthly centuries on a recumbent, the last one came to about 150 miles. After that I packed the recumbent up and sent it back to the friend who had lent it to me three years ago. To get any real power I had to push really hard against the seat. My weight was of no help (or more likely I don't have enough of it). I ended up with a very sore back. I'm not saying recumbents are bad, but they involve trading one advantage for another, and one discomfort for another, and so on. If that's for you, go for it. I decided it's not for me.
Why are we talking about recumbents, again?
As for OP's problem, I recommend fatter tires at lower pressure, maybe a different saddle, and a close look at fit. If this discomfort happens again, consider seeing a doctor.
Why are we talking about recumbents, again?
As for OP's problem, I recommend fatter tires at lower pressure, maybe a different saddle, and a close look at fit. If this discomfort happens again, consider seeing a doctor.
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10-15-13, 08:12 PM
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For the last three summers I rode at least one of my monthly centuries on a recumbent, the last one came to about 150 miles. After that I packed the recumbent up and sent it back to the friend who had lent it to me three years ago. To get any real power I had to push really hard against the seat. My weight was of no help (or more likely I don't have enough of it). I ended up with a very sore back. I'm not saying recumbents are bad, but they involve trading one advantage for another, and one discomfort for another, and so on. If that's for you, go for it. I decided it's not for me.
Told you guys it was OT.
I agree.
10-16-13, 08:43 AM
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10-16-13, 09:30 AM
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But I'll agree that there isn't a perfect bike for everyone, recumbent or not.
Leaving original in context, but what I meant to say is that there isn't a single kind of bike that is perfect for everyone.
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but that's not what I said!I remain convinced there is a perfect bike for everyone. The trick is to really understand fit; and I, for one, am still working on this. Numb feet, for example, sounds like a shoe and/or pedal issue. I've had that. Foot pain sucks.
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I worded that incorrectly. What I meant to say is that there isn't a single kind of bike that's perfect for everyone. But everyone should be able to find their perfect bike.
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