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I do not have good shop near my home to test ride a bunch of bents. Any
opinions based on these data points:
Budget for a bent (used is OK): would prefer to spend no more than $600
but will go up to $1000 for something worthwhile.
Bent riding experience: Only rode a CLWB bent before.
Type of riding: I do a lot of in-town shopping and errands so I want
something that will handle well at low speeds (in moderate traffic).
Also I want something that is easy to start/stop at traffic lights. In
case you're wondering, I am not interested in a trike right now.
I would like a bike that climbs and accelerates *reasonably* well. I'm
not talking about fast riding or keeping up with other riders but
rather, I want the bike to be enjoyable and not to feel really sluggish
when I climb a hill or try to accelerate. A bit sporty but in no way
racy is the best way I can put it.
It would be nice if the bike is easily transportable by car without
purchase of expensive rack. Because of it's compact size, the Rocket
seems great for this purpose, no?
About me: I am 47 yrs. old, 6 ft tall, 180 lbs, and I ride pretty
slowly (about 13 mph average). Most of the time, I ride short rides
(errands) but I occasionally like to take a 30-50 ride. My area is not
especially hilly but there are some steep, short hills. I carry between
5-20 lbs of groceries sometimes.
My CLWB was pretty easy to start/stop with but I worry about how the
Rocket will be in traffic (getting a foot down). FWIW, I don't use
powergrips, toe clips, or spd, etc. (i.e. I use platform pedals with
regular shoes).
One last thing: My CLWB had a rear shock. I have not ridden a bent
without one so I don't know if is necessary or not. The shock seems to
help in some cases (going over some railroad tracks and such) but I
plan on doing most of my riding fairly smooth roads.
I appreciate all suggestions and/or observations.
opinions based on these data points:
Budget for a bent (used is OK): would prefer to spend no more than $600
but will go up to $1000 for something worthwhile.
Bent riding experience: Only rode a CLWB bent before.
Type of riding: I do a lot of in-town shopping and errands so I want
something that will handle well at low speeds (in moderate traffic).
Also I want something that is easy to start/stop at traffic lights. In
case you're wondering, I am not interested in a trike right now.
I would like a bike that climbs and accelerates *reasonably* well. I'm
not talking about fast riding or keeping up with other riders but
rather, I want the bike to be enjoyable and not to feel really sluggish
when I climb a hill or try to accelerate. A bit sporty but in no way
racy is the best way I can put it.
It would be nice if the bike is easily transportable by car without
purchase of expensive rack. Because of it's compact size, the Rocket
seems great for this purpose, no?
About me: I am 47 yrs. old, 6 ft tall, 180 lbs, and I ride pretty
slowly (about 13 mph average). Most of the time, I ride short rides
(errands) but I occasionally like to take a 30-50 ride. My area is not
especially hilly but there are some steep, short hills. I carry between
5-20 lbs of groceries sometimes.
My CLWB was pretty easy to start/stop with but I worry about how the
Rocket will be in traffic (getting a foot down). FWIW, I don't use
powergrips, toe clips, or spd, etc. (i.e. I use platform pedals with
regular shoes).
One last thing: My CLWB had a rear shock. I have not ridden a bent
without one so I don't know if is necessary or not. The shock seems to
help in some cases (going over some railroad tracks and such) but I
plan on doing most of my riding fairly smooth roads.
I appreciate all suggestions and/or observations.