One advantage seldom mentioned about recumbents
10-21-10, 08:14 AM
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10-21-10, 08:15 AM
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I read an article (Irons 1993 in Michigan Journal of Health and Wellness) that said Recumbent pedaling was glycogen sparing because the rider wasn't required to utilize the upper body/core during the activity.
10-21-10, 08:18 AM
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This is why I gave up my bikes for an RV. Now, I can see everything, eat, watch a video, and have a beer, all while cruising down the road in air conditioned comfort. No more funny shorts or goofy helmets for this guy...
10-21-10, 08:36 AM
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Oh look. The RBR people have found a new sandbox to "play" in. We are so haapy to see you here. Really.
Where's the rest of the kindergarten class?
Where's the rest of the kindergarten class?
10-21-10, 08:43 AM
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Yes, there are the extraneous energy expenditures that we don't have to suffer. Isometric work doesn't help move you down the road. Another one is what I used to refer to as the 'discomfort factor.' With that, the rider expends energy dealing with the physical discomfort of the upright position: changing hand positions at regular intervals, shaking out numb parts, squirming, standing for no reason but to relieve saddle pressure, etc. Many upright riders don't even realize how much they do it and what it costs. Like the isometric expenditure, it's energy spent but none of it moves the rider down the road.
And yet additional drag is produced by flapping tie-dye T-shirts, flowing beards, fluttering flags, etc.... so is efficiency actually important or not? Hmmm....
10-21-10, 08:59 AM
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Seriously though, how do you guys avoid that, lying down and all?
10-21-10, 09:01 AM
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10-21-10, 09:41 AM
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10-21-10, 10:02 AM
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edit... it says i'm a newbie. How cute.
10-21-10, 10:26 AM
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10-21-10, 11:44 AM
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Chain is right!!!! Forget all the other advantages of riding a bent. The best reason is sitting upright bent riders get a better view of women.
Chain is right!!!! Forget all the other advantages of riding a bent. The best reason is sitting upright bent riders get a better view of women.
10-21-10, 12:15 PM
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Shouldn't you boys be out tipping cows or something?
10-21-10, 12:28 PM
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Yeah, I joined mostly to get some help on a bike issue, otherwise haven't posted.
Yup, hope the same for you!
Edit...I guess I joined a long time ago but didn't post until recently. Whoops.
Yup, hope the same for you!
Edit...I guess I joined a long time ago but didn't post until recently. Whoops.
10-21-10, 03:22 PM
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That is really a terrible burden.
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10-23-10, 09:53 AM
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Here in Nebr all the cows are wearing that bracelet that helps them maintain their balance. You cant tip them over any more. Where they got the "just $19.95" is anybodys guess.
Here in Nebr all the cows are wearing that bracelet that helps them maintain their balance. You cant tip them over any more. Where they got the "just $19.95" is anybodys guess.
10-24-10, 07:24 AM
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