Cyclaholic

Something like this would help...



along with legs like this guy.....

recumelectric

After reading this, I have concluded that I am just slow as molasses. I averaged around 8 mph tonight. I think it was all those stop signs slowing me down.

saxonrider

I currently ride a Giant Revive(looking forward to getting a true recumbent next year)and the beast is probably 35-40 lbs. I am 295 lbs. I can still hit 15-25mph on flats fairly easy depending on head winds. Hills just flat out suck and I rarely get over 12mph. My fastest so far is 31.3 mph. Not a demon, but beats the heck out of walking, gas prices, and wedgies. I've passed a few roadies on my Revive too...and have been passed...badly...what matter is are you getting from A to B and are you having fun?

BigTee

I just bought an EZ 1 three days ago. Hadn't even ridden a bike in 15 years! I'm havin' a BLAST with this thing. All I need is to develop a holder for an umbrella drink and I'm all set! So I see here that people are worried about speed?! I'm outside, fresh air, exersize, having FUN. I don't worry about a durn thing!!! ENJOY THE RIDE!!

P.S. My neighbor calls it a sissy bike, I'm cool with that!

CraigVM62

Try riding nude ...... getting tickets will be No Problem

I hate it when people much younger and in better shape pass me as though I was standing still, typically muttering demeaning comments

alpinist

So what I'm looking at is the Bacchetta Giro 26, possibly a RANS F5. I currently have a hybrid commuter that weighs a ton and does not respond (start from a stop or accelerate) very quickly, especially when I have it loaded down with my work baggage (I should just leave a lot of that stuff at work - the lock, my shoes, etc.).

I have a hilly commute, 6.5 miles each way. The Giro 26 weighs 31 pounds - does this start off slowly too? (My hybrid, a Novara Forza, weighs 29 pounds stripped down. It now has fenders, rack, panniers, lock, etc.) How are these (Giros and recumbents in general) on hills?

I suppose I should open this up in a separate thread, but while we're here...

BlazingPedals

This is just me, but if I were doing a 6.5 mile hilly commute I would stick with the upright, or at most use the recumbent as a fair-weather-only ride. IMHO the hybrid would be better in rain, snow, and hills. The Giro is not going to leap off the starting line; in fact it will probably be less responsive than the hybrid.

dcrowell

I have to agree. My cheap hybrid is way more responsive than my recumbent. However, I commute on the recumbent (33 mile round-trip) for the comfort. My recumbent weighs 32 lbs (as delivered, I've added to it since then)

Hills are harder on a recumbent, but you can adjust.

badmother

Pretend to be knitting while riding

jab1362

Look again at the F5. I think it's 5 lbs. lighter than the Giro 26. I had a Giro 26, very nice bike and if you need anything the company who makes it has great customer service.

recumelectric

What are you up to these days? I'm sure you're getting faster all the time.

dcrowell

I had a "fast" day on the way into work earlier this week. I managed an average of 16.5 mph. However, I took a hilly route (and 3 mile longer) on the way home yesterday and only averaged 12 mph.

I had almost forgotten about my small chainring, but there were hills on this route theat required it.

I'm not much faster, but endurance is better.

tandemania2

I've been riding recumbents for years and have become accustomed to being passed by DF's. This made it all the sweeter when I got my Flevo back to back tandem and started passing DF's instead. There's nothing else like it.