"Tom Blum" <
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> My spies tell me that the Bachetta rides like a model T with steel wheels. "Everyone" is looking
> for relief from the constant jarring ride.
I have this patch of road that is uncomfortable on my Vision R44, 1999. On my Aero 2002, the ride is
somtimes rough but the 6 miles are over much quicker. I have 7 centuries since November and I am
satified with the comfort. Could the Aero be more comfortable? Yes! I could switch to the Strada
seat and be slower. I only have so much time to ride 100 miles and I could make it on the Strada but
not on the Vision due to speed/time. I like the speed with no additional training. If the Federal
Govt would leave the time on daylight savings, I would not gain the 10 pounds since December plus my
15.5 MPH would be 16.1 like November when I could train outside rather than inside.
> Could this be true? Das Wunder alte-rider (sorry, my German fails me) It stands to reason that
> stiff equates to harsh ride. Could it be that bad??
> Tom Blum
I would say that the Strada and the Vision (with front shock) are about the same as far as comfort
goes and the Vision is a dream compared to my old Trek 1200 ($700). The Aero ($4000) is comfortable
on good roads and rough on rough roads. My Trek used to beat me up and I required a day to recover
plus my eye doctor told me to be careful on the Trek due to my detached retnia history. I switched
to a Vision recumbent.
I have this 1/2 miles patch that is rough in a car at 5 MPH. I have tried to stay off the road but
it is a short cut - my average went from 15.8 to 15.5 MPH on that road in 1/2 of a mile.
How much would I pay for a speed neutral comfort to my Aero? $100 if I had to ride the
short cut road.
Gerald Muffoletto Aero 2002 with Tailbox (15.6 average MPH per Century) Vision 1999 (13.5 average
MPH per Century)