View Single Post
Old 06-19-21 | 04:04 PM
  #6  
linberl's Avatar
linberl
Senior Member
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,539
Likes: 453
From: SF Bay Area

Bikes: Now: HPV Gecko FX 20 w/ assist.. Old: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist

Originally Posted by steveadorjan
Yes, that's how I rented the M-bar, so I guess I'll rent the S-bar for a day too, though the M-bar was a 6-speed and I actually used it for an extended hilly ride to test climbing ability on 10-15% inclines, and the S-bar is a 2-speed titanium model, so I would not be able to ride the same route (they have no S6 test bike available).
But I appreciate your input about weight over front wheel. I thought that body weight mattered, but what you said makes sense
Keep in mind the titanium model is also substantially lighter than a 6 speed regular Brommie, and that will make it feel more "nimble" to you as well. That may be part of what you are sensing when you ride. I have 2 bikes and one is barely 19 lbs (my pakiT) and I have a Dahon as my beater bike which is 24lbs and switching to the lighter bike always takes me a few moments to adjust.
linberl is offline  
Reply