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Disgruntled Goa
Guest
Hi,
I'm looking for a new recumbent. I've ordered a USS Optima Orca but I'm on the point of canceling
due to the time Optima are taking with my order. (15 weeks now and counting) Anyway, as a
replacement, I'm looking at either the Rainbow Lyra (USS SWB) or the Longo. Has anyone seen/ridden
either of them? I'm 6'8" and 20stone (2.05m, 125kg) and I'm concerned about the strength and amount
of flex on the frame. Which of the two would be the better option for me? I like the looks of the
Longo, but what's the handling on it like? Are the 20/20 wheels much twitchier? Will the longer
wheelbase be more stable? Comments from anyone with similar set-up bikes welcome!
http://www.rainbowligfietsen.nl/modellen/Longo/index.html
http://www.rainbowligfietsen.nl/modellen/Lyra/index.html
TIA.
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DG
Bah!
I'm looking for a new recumbent. I've ordered a USS Optima Orca but I'm on the point of canceling
due to the time Optima are taking with my order. (15 weeks now and counting) Anyway, as a
replacement, I'm looking at either the Rainbow Lyra (USS SWB) or the Longo. Has anyone seen/ridden
either of them? I'm 6'8" and 20stone (2.05m, 125kg) and I'm concerned about the strength and amount
of flex on the frame. Which of the two would be the better option for me? I like the looks of the
Longo, but what's the handling on it like? Are the 20/20 wheels much twitchier? Will the longer
wheelbase be more stable? Comments from anyone with similar set-up bikes welcome!
http://www.rainbowligfietsen.nl/modellen/Longo/index.html
http://www.rainbowligfietsen.nl/modellen/Lyra/index.html
TIA.
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DG
Bah!