New toy

Aidy
Aidy Posts: 2,015
edited April 2010 in Commuting chat
Okay, I know this won't be to everybody's tastes, but I haven't been this excited by a new bike for a while. My impatience to collect it this past week has been considerable.

And after having been chastised by cjcp, I thought I'd share it with you :)

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Now. Back to falling off in the garden. :)

Comments

  • turnerjohn
    turnerjohn Posts: 1,069
    wicked !
    I've always wondered how recums ride.
    easy on those brakes tho...my bro had a set and their ubber strong !
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Nice!

    BentMikey (can't remember if he's on BR or CycleChat) rides one.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cool!

    I don't understand this handlebar arrangement though... it looks very odd in that pic! I'd like to have a go on a 'bent. My cousin has one but keeps crashing it.
    FCN 7/1
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  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    turnerjohn wrote:
    easy on those brakes tho...my bro had a set and their ubber strong !

    With the speed I'm intending this thing to go, they better be ;)
    Cafewanda wrote:
    BentMikey (can't remember if he's on BR or CycleChat) rides one.

    Both, I think. He's here anyway :)
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I don't understand this handlebar arrangement though... it looks very odd in that pic! I'd like to have a go on a 'bent. My cousin has one but keeps crashing it.
    It does look a bit strange, picture aside!

    The underseat steering options look a bit prettier, but it doesn't feel too bad to ride. That said, the novelty of being in a completely bonkers riding position isn't going to let me discern good/bad riding qualities :)

    I'm sure I can get it loaded up with panniers and stuff, you're welcome to come and have a go ;)
  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Nice!

    BentMikey (can't remember if he's on BR or CycleChat) rides one.

    Hence his handle.... he posts on both BR & CC.

    Wouldn't mind a 'bent myself, though I think I'd prefer a trike to a bike (purely for the not-falling-off aspect).
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  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    So, initial impressions:

    It's really weird, the balance/steering feels all off - it's like learning to ride a bike all over again.

    It uses completely different muscles - it's a lot slower starting off than I thought it would be. I sorta suspect that if I was a spinner rather than a grinder I'd have an easier time of it.

    You really wouldn't believe the amount of road buzz you feel.

    Everyone will stop to look at you.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    ................ as long as they stop :)

    Have you actually tried it on the local roads or you were still in the garden?
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Cafewanda wrote:
    ................ as long as they stop :)

    Have you actually tried it on the local roads or you were still in the garden?

    Took it out for a little bit of a pootle earlier :)
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    So how long before you use it on a commute this summer?
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Cafewanda wrote:
    So how long before you use it on a commute this summer?

    :)

    People are beginning to know me far too well.

    I'm likely to spend a bit more time getting the hang of it first, both so I can get it up to a respectable speed, and to be a bit more confident handling it.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    :) Good effort!

    It's like a relaxed Chopper with those wheels. And, when you first look at the picture, it's like you've got a mini-tail gun instead of handlebars.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Guy round here has a tricycle recumbent - always fancied having a go in it (sorry CJ)
  • snailracer
    snailracer Posts: 968
    Does it have any sort of rear suspension at all? Or is the seat springy?
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    snailracer wrote:
    Does it have any sort of rear suspension at all? Or is the seat springy?

    If you look at the pick full size you can see that the seat is a tube frame with stretchy mesh to sit on - looks pretty comfy!

    Rode a couple of low rider 3 wheel recumbents on Millenium square in Leeds last year on the bike to work week event. Hope they do it again. I'd prefer Aidys sort for road riding though as it looks a lot more visible.

    I think I'll be off now - just had a great idea. I'm going to invent the worlds first mountain recumbent :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Rolf F wrote:
    I think I'll be off now - just had a great idea. I'm going to invent the worlds first mountain recumbent :lol:

    Sorry Rolf
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Aidy wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    I think I'll be off now - just had a great idea. I'm going to invent the worlds first mountain recumbent :lol:

    Sorry Rolf

    What a ridiculous idea :evil: :lol:

    I'd like to see someone have a go at the Dalby red route on that........
    Faster than a tent.......

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