Price question.
12-10-11 | 08:34 PM
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I went to the shop today. looked at Bacchetta bikes and one Rans that was very similar to a Stada or Corsa.
I am leaning towards the Corsa right now...i didnt get to test drive it snowed last night..go figure. So I gotta go back sometime really soon.
I need something soon my prosthesis is flaring up again and i have to go to the doctor tomorrow for it.
I am leaning towards the Corsa right now...i didnt get to test drive it snowed last night..go figure. So I gotta go back sometime really soon.
I need something soon my prosthesis is flaring up again and i have to go to the doctor tomorrow for it.
12-18-11 | 05:46 PM
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just to update. i rode my friends Corsa tonight about 20 mi. i loved it. it was so comfortable. I think that is the way i am going to go for sure now. now can anyone tell me the advantages of having the 700 tire over the 650? his was a 700 but all my bike shop has is the 650 ones. Didnt know if it would be worth it to wait for a 700 version of the Corsa or not?
12-18-11 | 06:50 PM
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Depending on what fits in the frame/fork, there are a million times (exaggeration, but not by much) more tire choices in 700c versus 650c.
Info from Sheldon on wheel sizes:
https://sheldonbrown.com/650b.html
Info from Sheldon on wheel sizes:
https://sheldonbrown.com/650b.html
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12-18-11 | 07:34 PM
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I'm guessing with the 700 your COG would be a bit higher and thus the handling would be a bit twitchier.
At the Bacchetta forums (check it out) everyone seems very enthusiastic over the 700s.
At the Bacchetta forums (check it out) everyone seems very enthusiastic over the 700s.
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12-18-11 | 07:43 PM
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I find the opposite is true. Higher is easier to balance. You tip more slowly. Balance a short stick on your finger now balance a longer one. The longer one is easier.
12-18-11 | 07:51 PM
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. overall on the corsa with the 700s i really liked the ride. it was a the first time i had ridden a recumbent. over 20mi i averaged about 19mph but never really pushed it since i was unsure about my balance
12-18-11 | 09:33 PM
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Bacchetta sells only through dealers, so you probably won't find anyone selling them online (unless it's a used bike). This will give you some idea: https://www.tandems-recumbents.com/bacchetta.html but note that the page hasn't been updated since 2009. Volae bikes are similar and they are sold online: https://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/sear...ategory=104700 , so that's some more info.
FWIW: test ride a few before you make your decision. There's a few recumbent riders in Iowa- seek them out and give a couple different bikes a try. No one - and I mean no one - can put you on the "perfect" bike. You'll have to work that out for yourself.
FWIW: test ride a few before you make your decision. There's a few recumbent riders in Iowa- seek them out and give a couple different bikes a try. No one - and I mean no one - can put you on the "perfect" bike. You'll have to work that out for yourself.
A test ride is strongly suggested in any case.
12-19-11 | 05:33 AM
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12-19-11 | 09:57 PM
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12-26-11 | 12:20 AM
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well guys it looks like i will be ordering a 700c Corsa. i got the money ready just need to get the order placed. Bacchetta is closed until the 3rd so hopefully they have one laying around 
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