seeking recumbent

Robert · Mar 20, 2003

Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150 mile
race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last year and
almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently have about
$400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for this price.
Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel base, since I've
never ridden a recumbent. Thanks, Robert

Joshua Goldberg · Mar 20, 2003

I'm too tired to be critical here...but RU kidding? U want to get a SWB (new) for under $400.00 and
U have NEVER ridden a bent and U figure a SWB would be the ideal bent to ride for the 1st
time....then use it in a 150 mile Race.

Get a CLWB, used for below $400.00 and once U master the CLWB...then look into a SWB. IF U wanna
get massive Leg muscles...buy a used ReBike, they are sooo heavy you'll get those big leg muscles
real fast.
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"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150
> mile race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last
> year and almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently
> have about $400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for
> this price. Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel
> base, since I've never ridden a recumbent. Thanks, Robert

Mikael Seierup · Mar 20, 2003

"Joshua Goldberg" skrev...
> I'm too tired to be critical here...but RU kidding? U want to get a SWB (new) for under $400.00
> and U have NEVER ridden a bent and U figure a SWB would be the ideal bent to ride for the 1st
> time....then use it in a 150 mile Race.

Buying a SWB as your first bent is not really a problem. I started out on a quasilow. Getting one
for 400 dollars might be tho. And I suggest some months getting used to it before doing 150 miles.

Good luck Mikael

Edward Wong · Mar 20, 2003

[email protected] (Robert) wrote in message
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> Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150
> mile race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last
> year and almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently
> have about $400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for
> this price. Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel
> base, since I've never ridden a recumbent. Thanks, Robert

Well although it was not a SWB, a friend of mine did find a used Tour Easy a couple of years ago
with a small Zipper fairing for $350.00. It must have been at least 10-12 years old but rode great
and is pretty fast.

The deals are out there if you look hard enough.

Edward Wong Orlando, FL

Torben Scheel · Mar 21, 2003

Why don't you sell the beautiful bike, and get a beautiful and efficient recumbent? After all, your
upright will most likely gather dust in the shack after you get the real bike ;-) FWIW that's what
happened to mine last year.

I did a 180miles ride in July after finishing my SWB Short Wheel Base in February. I had about
1200miles on the clock by July, so it can be done.

And another advise - try as many recumbents as you can, before buying.

Good luck with the project!

"Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150
> mile race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last
> year and almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently
> have about $400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for
> this price. Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel
> base, since I've never ridden a recumbent. Thanks, Robert

Daybiker · Mar 21, 2003

"B. Sanders" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Robert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150
> > mile race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last
> > year and almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony.
>
> Ok, is it a *race*, or just a *tour*? Do you expect to be competitive, or just finish the ride?
>
> > My question: I presently have about $400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent
> > that will meet my needs for this price.
>
> Honest opinion? Multiply your budget by 3x, and you're getting close.
>
> > Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel base, since
> > I've never ridden a recumbent.
>
> A used recumbent is definitely cheaper; but you may be surprised how little difference there is in
> the price. Unlike ordinary upright bikes, recumbents routinely command 80% of their new price as a
> used bike. Demand is white-hot for recumbents. Want a good deal on a recumbent? Get in line.
>
> The only SWB that even comes close is a used RANS Rocket. I have one, I love it. It's plenty fast
> and light and has sporty handling. You can shop hard and possibly find one in good condition for
> $550 that might be 3 - 4 years old with 1000-2000 miles on it or so. To find a better deal, you'll
> have to shop hard.
>
> Used recumbents can bite you. Unlike upright bikes, recumbents vary wildly in design, weight,
> comfort, handling and stability. You really don't want to buy a recumbent unless you know what
> you're getting, and have test ridden one like it.
>
> Do some reading using Google to search for various bike brands, see what this group has said
> about them, and try to whittle down your search to a few models. I just gave you a big clue,
> since the RANS Rocket is well-loved even by experienced recumbent riders. There are faster bikes,
> and "better" bikes; but nothing is a better value and more versatile - especially in an SWB -
> than the Rocket.
>
> So, shop hard, do some research, test ride as many as you can, and tell us what you find. Try
> to come up with some more cash to give yourself an easier time of shopping. You'll thank
> yourself later.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Barry

I agree with Barry. The best buy out there right now is a new...2002...old red model Rocket, or
better yet, a used one with some goodies on it. You will pay about 750.00 to 800.00 bucks. A fast
bike, and the best climber for the money.

Steve Fox · Mar 23, 2003

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These probably don't match your needs, but...

LARGE '99 BLACK TOUR EASY: KoolBack Seat, Shram 21 speed grip shift with Deore XT rear, Shimano XTS
front hubs, Cantilever brake set, Continental kevlar rear tire Blackburn rear rack, Zipp fairing -
Asking $1100 - AND MEDIUM '00 BLACK TOUR EASY Shram 24 speed grip shift with Deore XT rear, Shimano
XTS front hubs, KoolBack Seat, Cant. brake set, Blackburn rear rack, Zipp fairing Asking $1500 - We
will negotiate shipping with consideration to distance and can be reached at [email protected]

VISION R-42 SWB FOR SALE. Under-seat steering. 16 inch front wheel. 3 x 8 Shimano Deore LX / RX100.
Vision seat bag. Vetta computer. Black. Excellent condition. Cost $1,600, sell for $ 750 plus
shipping (803)-438-9520. [email protected] South Carolina.

Steve

Robert wrote:

>Hi Group, I'm looking for a recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150 mile
>race on it in early August. I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last year
>and almost died. Everything was falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently have
>about $400 dollars to spend. Is it possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for this
>price. Would it be advisable to go with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel base,
>since I've never ridden a recumbent. Thanks, Robert
>
>

--
Steve Fox McKinleyville, CA http://members.cox.net/steve.fox

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These probably don't match your needs, but... LARGE '99 BLACK TOUR EASY: KoolBack Seat, Shram 21
speed grip shift with Deore XT rear, Shimano XTS front hubs, Cantilever brake set, Continental
kevlar rear tire Blackburn rear rack, Zipp fairing - Asking $1100 - AND MEDIUM '00 BLACK TOUR
EASY Shram 24 speed grip shift with Deore XT rear, Shimano XTS front hubs, KoolBack Seat, Cant.
brake set, Blackburn rear rack, Zipp fairing Asking $1500 - We will negotiate shipping with
consideration to distance and can be reached at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> VISION R-42 SWB FOR SALE. 
Under-seat steering. 16 inch front wheel. 3 x 8 Shimano Deore LX / RX100. Vision
seat bag. Vetta computer. Black. Excellent condition. Cost $1,600, sell for
$ 750 plus shipping (803)-438-9520. <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:[email protected] ">[email protected] </a> South Carolina. 
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cite="[email protected]"> <pre wrap="">Hi Group, I'm looking for a
recumbent bike in the next few months. I'm going to be doing a 150 mile race on it in early August.
I did the same race on a regular (and very beautiful) bike last year and almost died. Everything was
falling asleep and I was in agony. My question: I presently have about $400 dollars to spend. Is it
possible to find a recumbent that will meet my needs for this price. Would it be advisable to go
with a used recumbent? I would prefer the short wheel base, since I've never ridden a recumbent.
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