I am brand new to recumbents, but I am about to buy a HepCat. What a FUN bike! I compared to a Giro and a few others, but this one seems to be best for what I want. Wondering what owners think of them?
Originally posted by Gene Cosloy
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> Get the seat stays. It will make the seat stiffer for climbing hills. "PreciousBbird"
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I would recommend you ask whomever you purchase the bike from to switch out the
notorious rim eating Shimano brake pads for something more forgiving like Koolstops. Warning!! do
not even ride the bike before this is done, if you value keeping your rims gouge free.
Good luck, Gene
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Originally posted by Gene Cosloy
Just a cautionary note. While clipless pedals may prove to be a further complication while learning
to ride a new bent, they are important for saftey reasons. They tend to keep your feet on the pedals
during a fall. Much safer then letting your foot hit the ground and get swept under the bike as it
goes down. If you keep your feet firmly on the pedals and your bike goes down, the seat frame can
absorb much of the shock or damage. I vote for my precious feet and legs over my pretty Burley seat
frame anytime.
Gene
Originally posted by Tom Sherman
Since you purchased a HepCat, are you a jazz musician by any chance?
Originally posted by Stratrider
As an aside, my very small 12 year old daughter want to
take up the flute. Any advice as to how to get her started?
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