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wvrick 07-24-15 08:02 AM

Thinking of a new 2 wheeler, Tour Easy or Bacchetta
 
I love my trike and will always keep one but I still jump between the trike and my mtn bike. I'm thinking of giving a bent a try, I'm still a clydesdale and have to watch the weight limit. I like the Bacchetta but see no weight limit on the Tour Easy.

Retro Grouch 07-24-15 12:19 PM

Which Bacchetta?

There are a LOT of recumbent bike frame designs and they all ride a little differently. You would be well advised to take a road trip to a recumbent specialty shop where you can see and maybe test ride a few examples to see which would be best for you. Weight limits might be a limiting factor on several models. Transportation and storage are other factors that you need to think through.

Good luck!

wvrick 07-24-15 02:08 PM


Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 18010196)
Which Bacchetta?

Transportation and storage are other factors that you need to think through.

Good luck!

A Giro 26 or Bella would be about all I could fit on anytime soon but I'm still about 79 lbs from them. Transportation and storage is not a problem.

bicyclebill1 07-24-15 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by wvrick (Post 18010555)
A Giro 26 or Bella would be about all I could fit on anytime soon but I'm still about 79 lbs from them. Transportation and storage is not a problem.

Then get a Tour Easy

osco53 07-25-15 04:40 AM

This bike will be disassembled and placed in my casket with me when I die.
Like the pharaoh's of old I will want to ride it when I get there :P

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=466771


I thought I read somewhere that the chromoly TE was good up to 350 pounds..
Ask your questions In the Bentrideronline forum, they are the recumbent experts..

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/index.php

Robert C 07-25-15 07:17 AM

I have a bacchetta 26att; so, yes I am biased. That being said, it is a quick feeling, sporty bike, yet it is solid feeling when loaded down with groceries. one thing that is important to me but may not be to you, is that the Bacchetta fits on the racks on the front of a bus.

rydabent 07-25-15 08:50 AM

Dont over look a Rans Stratus LE. The latest ones have disc brakes now.

wvrick 07-25-15 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by osco53 (Post 18012036)


I thought I read somewhere that the chromoly TE was good up to 350 pounds..

I read on their web site, the TE has no weight limit.

Cycling For All
Easy Racers aims to offer a bicycle for every type of rider, as well as options for those who are new to cycling. Most of our American made bikes are available in 9 different sizes and our Tour Easy frame has no weight limit.

Tony Marley 07-30-15 09:39 AM

I have certainly been happy with the Tour Easy family of bikes. And as you say, they have no weight limit specifications.

Rowdyflyer1903 09-12-15 06:16 PM

How about a HP Velotechnik Street Machine or an Azub 6? Have anyone ever compared the two? Seems both would be excellent SWB touring machines.

yakmurph 09-13-15 07:14 AM

[QUOTE=wvrick;18009241][h=2]Thinking of a new 2 wheeler, Tour Easy or Bacchetta[/h]/QUOTE]

Just be open to the idea that what you think is just what you think.

You ought to consider test-riding a selection of bicycles, more than one, to find that one bike that both suits your needs
and tickles your fancy.

Retro Grouch 09-13-15 10:04 AM

I have 2 SWB recumbent bicycles: a Rans Enduro Sport with 20/26" wheels and a Rans Rocket with both 20" wheels. I'm having a hard time deciding which one I like better. I think that I'm going to refit the Enduro Sport for paved road use and reserve the Rocket, which has wider tires, for the Katy Trail and the like.

For some reason Mrs. Grouch won't allow me to test ride any other bikes.

rydabent 09-14-15 07:00 AM

Again I really suggest you check out the Rans Stratus LE. It costs several hundred dollars less than the Easy
Racer, and it now comes standard with disc brakes. My 2008 Stratus now has over 15,000 miles on it, and has been flawless.

JanMM 09-14-15 08:59 PM


Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 18160576)
I have 2 SWB recumbent bicycles: a Rans Enduro Sport with 20/26" wheels and a Rans Rocket with both 20" wheels. I'm having a hard time deciding which one I like better. I think that I'm going to refit the Enduro Sport for paved road use and reserve the Rocket, which has wider tires, for the Katy Trail and the like.

For some reason Mrs. Grouch won't allow me to test ride any other bikes.

She probably has a valid reason for that.......

dit 09-15-15 07:08 AM

Retro......Have you ever heard of selective hearing?

Retro Grouch 09-15-15 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by dit (Post 18165209)
Retro......Have you ever heard of selective hearing?

Yes, but there's more to life than just bicycling. :)

osco53 09-20-15 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 18166145)
Yes, but there's more to life than just bicycling. :)

Death and taxes ? :P

rydabent 09-21-15 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 18166145)
Yes, but there's more to life than just bicycling. :)

Wash you mouth out with soap. That is just your wife talking.

coyboy 09-25-15 01:17 AM

I have both and prefer the Tour Easy for fast road rides. It has a windshield and that really helps in headwinds and after I get up over 15 mph. My Bacchetta (the Bumblebeast) is for offroad. I built it up using the Bella ATT frame. I had a Bacchetta Café and it was a nice enough bike. But there are several bents that will handle big riders. Im around 250 myself.

vic303 10-15-15 06:29 AM

You might call John Schlitter of Vite Bikes/Schlitter.bike and see whether he can set you up in an Encore (full carbon swb bent semi custom ). Be honest about your weight and measurements and he will tell you if the Encore can carry you. He designed it.
Vite Bikes, LLC - Venice, FL Home of the Schlitter Encore
Schlitter Encore Road Endurance Recumbent Bike ? How to buy

osco53 10-15-15 03:30 PM

Also Mr. wvrick, you should consider, 'Living' with a Long Wheel Base Recumbent ?

My Large Tour Easy is about,,,,91" long tire to tire.
I have to take the front wheel off and canter the front end to lay it In my truck bed tail gate closed even with It's 6'8" bed.
Stair cases are out,
You have to be a bit of an acrobat to maneuver around a crosswalk pole, stop sign and a power pole all at once to cross a busy street.. :P

iambent 01-21-16 11:15 PM


Originally Posted by osco53 (Post 18244828)
My Large Tour Easy is about,,,,91" long tire to tire.

Do you know what wheelbase length is on your Tour Easy LE? Is it 69"?

Tony Marley 01-22-16 06:52 AM

I have been very happy with the Easy Racer bikes (Tour Easy and Ti-Rush) over the past 17 years.

chandltp 01-22-16 07:53 AM

I spend an 8 hour day test riding. The bike I thought I wanted isn't what I came home with. On paper it was perfect, in practice I had to go through about 6-7 bikes before I found one that clicked with me. For the record, I thought I wanted the Giro 26, but I ended up with a Giro 20. Even similar bikes like the Linear with the USS didn't quite feel right.


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