Originally Posted by
dekindy
Don't really want to drive hundreds of miles and stay overnight to demo recumbent which after reviewing every dealer and determining which would have an acceptable demo fleet seems to be the situation for someone living in Central Indiana.
If you were interested in Volae bikes, to the point of considering buying one, it could make sense to drive up to Hostel Shoppe in Stevens Point for a hands-on inspection and test ride. All their bikes are SWB. Long drive, though (400+ miles). Especially if the drive home (400+ miles) is bike-less.
I talked with a fellow today who lives in Albuquerque, NM. He said many 'normal' bikes shops out there stock and sell recumbents. Not the case around here.