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Hi! I am 55 years old and would like to get back into cycling but my back just kills me after a few
miles on a regular bike. I just bought a recumbent bike. It is a Longbikes Vanguard. I got it a
garage sale for $500. The owner says he bought it new at the factory in Colorado in 1998 and has not
ridden it all in the last 2 years. It appears to be in really good shape with 9 speed cogset and a
triple crankset. The steering is pretty unique, for me anyway, under the seat. I've ridden it down
the street a few times but it feels real squirelly. I think this would be ideal for my back if I can
get used to it. Just thought I would drop a note here to get your ideas (if any) on this model.
There doesnt seem to be any recent posting about it on the net. btw I think that one of rhe first
things I am going to do is change the regular pedals to clipless as my feet keep won't stay on the
regular ones.
Thanks for listening,
Dave
miles on a regular bike. I just bought a recumbent bike. It is a Longbikes Vanguard. I got it a
garage sale for $500. The owner says he bought it new at the factory in Colorado in 1998 and has not
ridden it all in the last 2 years. It appears to be in really good shape with 9 speed cogset and a
triple crankset. The steering is pretty unique, for me anyway, under the seat. I've ridden it down
the street a few times but it feels real squirelly. I think this would be ideal for my back if I can
get used to it. Just thought I would drop a note here to get your ideas (if any) on this model.
There doesnt seem to be any recent posting about it on the net. btw I think that one of rhe first
things I am going to do is change the regular pedals to clipless as my feet keep won't stay on the
regular ones.
Thanks for listening,
Dave