J
Johlde
Guest
I'm about to purchase a new recumbent and have narrowed the choices to a Strada and R64. I've test
ridden both and like them both, but like the handlebars of the Vision better - they seem less bulky
and seem to keep my body position more areodynamic. The biggest difference I can tell between these
bikes is the shorter wheel base of the R64 - almost 7" less - 40" compared to about 47" on the
Strada. This makes the bike more responsive which I like. Does this also make the R64 a better hill
climber than the Strada or have any other impacts besides on the responsiveness? I currenlty have a
Lightning Phantom and I'm pleased with its hill climbing ability. I think both the Strada and R64
will be faster on the flats and downhills than the Phantom (right?), but I don't want to lose my
climbing ability of the Phantom. Will the Strada or R64 be as good of climbers as the Phantom? Also,
any tidbits or recommendations between the Strada and R64 would be welcome.
Thanks.
Jason
ridden both and like them both, but like the handlebars of the Vision better - they seem less bulky
and seem to keep my body position more areodynamic. The biggest difference I can tell between these
bikes is the shorter wheel base of the R64 - almost 7" less - 40" compared to about 47" on the
Strada. This makes the bike more responsive which I like. Does this also make the R64 a better hill
climber than the Strada or have any other impacts besides on the responsiveness? I currenlty have a
Lightning Phantom and I'm pleased with its hill climbing ability. I think both the Strada and R64
will be faster on the flats and downhills than the Phantom (right?), but I don't want to lose my
climbing ability of the Phantom. Will the Strada or R64 be as good of climbers as the Phantom? Also,
any tidbits or recommendations between the Strada and R64 would be welcome.
Thanks.
Jason