Cycle Genius LTX vs. Sun EZ-Sport CX

[Randy Walters]

I'm about to purchase my first recumbent, and my research
(and price point) has me really interested in the Cycle
Genius LTX.

However, my local dealer (who sells both Cycle Genius & Sun)
keeps trying to steer me towards the Sun EZ-Sport CX, to the
point where I'm a little suspicious there's some hidden
motive, like a wider profit margin, or a returned bike in
stock in the back room.

The dealer seems a decent enough guy, though, and I'm still
riding the Diamondback I bought from him 5 years ago. Can
anyone give an objective opinion about these two makes
and/or models? It would help me decide whether his
professional opinion is free of self-interest enough to make
me switch from the bike I reeeealllly think I want. Thanks!

Randy

[Larry Varney]

Randy Walters wrote:
>
> I'm about to purchase my first recumbent, and my research
> (and price point) has me really interested in the Cycle
> Genius LTX.
>
> However, my local dealer (who sells both Cycle Genius &
> Sun) keeps trying to steer me towards the Sun EZ-Sport CX,
> to the point where I'm a little suspicious there's some
> hidden motive, like a wider profit margin, or a returned
> bike in stock in the back room.
>
> The dealer seems a decent enough guy, though, and I'm
> still riding the Diamondback I bought from him 5 years
> ago. Can anyone give an objective opinion about these
> two makes and/or models? It would help me decide whether
> his professional opinion is free of self-interest enough
> to make me switch from the bike I reeeealllly think I
> want. Thanks!
>
> Randy
>

I rode and reviewed the Cycle Genius RDX, and I feel
it's one of the better bargains in lwb bikes available.
I have not had a chance to check out any of the Sun
bikes, though. But: the best thing for you is to take
as long a test ride as you can on any of the bikes
you're considering. Try some hills, some low-speed
maneuvering, anything that you can think of that may
come up sometime in your riding. That should help tell
you which one to get.

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Larry Varney Cold Spring, KY
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