Originally Posted by
Mikeflys
So far all my searching has been on the internet, just looking for information. I have a not quite normal work schedule so we have not been able to actually put our feet in any bike shops. I am hoping to get out Saturday. I am interested in recumbents but it is starting to look like the cost will be to great for us. I'm sure we will be able to find something that will work. Just need to get the time to go look.
Mike, you just aren't going to find what you want on the internet. The only way to have your questions answered is for your wife to have saddle time on a variety of bikes. My wife didn't want any forward lean at all. Hers due to her wrist problems though. I bought her a decent flat bar road bike. I added a stem riser and sweep back bars. I put some good rims on it, some 32c tires and a cushy saddle. It's a lightweight performance cruiser and she loves it. It has bolt upright ergos with no forward lean at all. I let her ride quite a few bikes before I made this decision. She loved cruisers but hated the heavy weight. If you were in my neck of the woods, I'd let y'all try our bikes out for a day.
