Originally Posted by ax0n
Already been doing that (e-window-shopping with her) She seems to think that recumbents and crank-forwards look more comfy. What's an SWB?
A SWB is a "short wheel-base" recumbent, which is one that puts the head tube somewhere between your knees and the cranks. The RANS V-Rex and Rocket are SWB's.
A CLWB is a "compact long wheel-base" bike, that puts the head tube right around the cranks. The Sun EZ-1 and the Cycle Genius Sparrow are a couple of the lower-priced CLWB's, at around $600.
A LWB is a "long wheel-base", which moves the head tube forward beyond the cranks. The Tour Easy, RANS Stratus and the Cycle Genius Falcon are LWB's.
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For a combination of riding comfort and ease-of-use, I'd say that LWB's with fairly-upright seating positions are tough to beat. The downside is the size--most recumbents will take up about the same
width, but the CG Falcon is probably two feet longer than a typical bicycle, making it more difficult to store and transport.
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