wanders

Thank you chipcom. Just what this thread needed.

Rutnick

What ride are you 8 hours in the saddle for? Some of my friends just completed a 24 hour ride on DF bikes. No complaints other than sore legs.

I mean jeez....with all the talk of the speed of a bent....8 hours on a bike would be like 300 miles wouldn't it?

Funny how I hear about how fast bent riders are....I look at a bike journal entry of a bent rider and he's bragging about passing DF riders and smoking people all the time. I look at his AVERAGE speed and it's always around 14mph.

neilcooper

Got a link?

Not that I doubt your sincerity for a second.

coyboy

Yea, kinda like when a bullie picks on the wrong person...This thread was and has been about bashing bents. So a few took exception. Not exacly the same. So unless you want to cite a few examples I'd say your just...actually, I dont see the point. You will probably keep the same attitude. I have no problem with DF bikes (ride 2 myself) or thier riders but appearantly bents bother some. That's fine, no rules on what we have to like or dislike. BTW the forum I read most is BROL and while there are a few comments ocasionally about how bad DF's are that person is quickly informed that the site is not about bashing otheres choice of ride. I'ts ok to discuss the differences but slamming is not part of the game.

Rutnick

that's exactly how I take it.

Rutnick

facts is slamming?

chipcom 

Ahh...so your beard and average speed have something in common!

coyboy

No, facts are facts. I even siad bents are slower up hills for me.
The slamming was more along the lines that bents are not real bikes and thier riders are old, crippled and cant ride without wobbleing etc...BTW I'm 46 and no physical problems with either ride choice, I just like my bent better. However, if a bent allowes someone to ride who otherwise couldn't I'm all for it. Then I hear how bent riders act all superior when in fact that is not true at all. Still looking for those examples I asked for 2 post earlier...

Rutnick

I'm all for exercise in whatever form it is. I don't like bents who think they are faster than uprights when 99% of the time the upright rider is probably in better physical shape.

Go find the proof for yourself. It's funny as hell when a bent guy talks about dropping a cat 1-3 racer.

chipcom 

Don't forget beards....we strive for accuracy in our slamming and stereotypes 'round these parts.

banerjek

Just to make sure I understand our cycling options, this means that we all are:

1) Gay Type A exhibitionists clad in lycra
2) Santa Claus lookalikes in sandals tooling about at 8mph
3) Freds

If so, I choose #3

coyboy

so put the guy in better physical shape on a bent and he will pass himself...until he hits a major hill that is. As for those bragging about dropping a racer, some can, most can't. On one of the most recent bent threads I read, one guy was complaining about being passed by a jogger...see post #8

https://www.bikeforums.net/recumbent/450627-i-m-still-too-slow.html

Oh and notice there is no DF bashing. The OP says he will ride his DF with fenders in the rain the next day. Others say it is the motor, not the machine. But regardless, there will always be those who like to stroke thier own ego. Some true and some just dreaming....

coyboy

my bad...hate when my kids say that...anyways, I'll try to be more complete/accurate when listing said slams next time.

cat0020

I do this ride in more than 11 hours in the saddle.

https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Longest-Day-2005

Your friends were riding 24 hour non-stop or relays? I'd bet you they couldn't ride 8 hours non-stop without pain in the rear.

umd

Incorrect. I've done 8 hour rides where my legs were fried but my ass was fine. I get more discomfort sitting in a car for 2 hours than I do on a bike for 8.

banerjek

Also my experience. BTW, despite being a bent rider, I find my racing bike to be more comfortable if I'm going to be riding all day. Maybe I have it adjusted better, but I suspect that it's more likely because I can use a greater variety of positions.

cat0020

Ah.. I didn't say anything about riding for 8 hours.. I clearly stated sitting for 8 hours on a saddle. You're incorrect.

umd

Does not compute. 8 hour ride, 8 hours in the saddle. But I've done double centuries with 10-12 hours of riding time, so even if you account for out of the saddle time (e.g. climbing), it is still more than 8 hours in the saddle. I don't see your point.

Myqul

I cry foul young man, your misrepresenting. That was actually me. I wasnt complaining, and it doesnt say i was, just pointing it out because it was amusing.

It wouldnt have mattered whether i was on a bent or not as i'm not a particularly strong cyclist - need more practice . The fact is i rather like cycling slowly and taking in the scenery. At the time i was going over one of the bridges that cross the thames and enjoying the view of the river

Rutnick

24 hours. They are ultra cyclists. I think it was either a 5 or 6 man team and 4 of them had to finish together.

For most of them, a double century is a good warmup.

Rutnick

may I suggest a trike for the ultimate in slow? No need to even worry about the wobble.

Myqul

You try riding a trike in London rush hour traffic and see how long you last

Rutnick

I'm never going to ride a trike.

You said slow.

Myqul

You just wait till your an old duffer. Then we'll be seeing your "what trike shall i get" thread

BillyD

I see this feud has heated up again.

Can't we all get along??

Group hug, everybody.