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Dave Miller
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On 6 Jun 2003 14:55:26 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>I have used Orca, V-rex, Optima Lynx, and HP Streetmachine on unpaved roads. No stump-jumping, but
>lots of ruts and rocks.
>
>They all work fine. I use Schwalbe Marathon or Specialized Nimbus tires. (Dump the Comets. Leave
>the Monte Carlos to the road.)
>
>I like the Lynx the best - great handling. The HP is smoothest, but hardest go up large hills,
>unless the suspension is full-tight. The Orca is a great cruiser, but not as much fun as the Lynx.
>The V-rex remains the best all-around paved/unpaved recumbent I have used - loses to the Lynx only
>because Lynx absorbs more rough stuff with its rear shock.
>
>Sounds like a great trip.
>
>Marty Anderson
I use a V-Rex for roads and a df MTB. I'm not sure if I'm lacking in imagination, talent, or
knowledge - but in the mountains 'round here, not being able to stand up would be to big a handicap
to overcome.
How do the bent MTBers do it?
>I have used Orca, V-rex, Optima Lynx, and HP Streetmachine on unpaved roads. No stump-jumping, but
>lots of ruts and rocks.
>
>They all work fine. I use Schwalbe Marathon or Specialized Nimbus tires. (Dump the Comets. Leave
>the Monte Carlos to the road.)
>
>I like the Lynx the best - great handling. The HP is smoothest, but hardest go up large hills,
>unless the suspension is full-tight. The Orca is a great cruiser, but not as much fun as the Lynx.
>The V-rex remains the best all-around paved/unpaved recumbent I have used - loses to the Lynx only
>because Lynx absorbs more rough stuff with its rear shock.
>
>Sounds like a great trip.
>
>Marty Anderson
I use a V-Rex for roads and a df MTB. I'm not sure if I'm lacking in imagination, talent, or
knowledge - but in the mountains 'round here, not being able to stand up would be to big a handicap
to overcome.
How do the bent MTBers do it?