Sorry to barge into a forum that is apparently very well-established.

About a year and a half ago, I decided to get a bicycle to commute to work. Didn't care what it was, but happened to be convinced to purchase a used EZ recumbent. I was quite happy with it.

Then, yesterday on the ride home, the two rods that allow the seat back to be angled (though I've only ridden with the back erect) snapped. Sheared all the way through on both rods while just riding down the street. Just before the place where the rods are welded to the seat frame.

My questions are:

- Has this happened to anyone else?

- How does one get a new seat frame/angle rods and are they expensive?

- Is there a way to repair it, especially if you're not a "handyman"?

- Is there an option that doesn't even have the rods at all--just a fixed, straight backed seat for my recumbent?

Thanks for y'all's help.