"Rick Moll" <
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> Donnaj wrote:
> >
> > I live in the St Louis area and would like to know if there are any shops where I might be able
> > to test drive recumbent bicycles.
>
> There are several that say they are Vision dealers, but I know of only one shop in the area that
> actually stocks recumbents: "Bike Center" on the north side of Manchester just east of I270. I
> believe they have Vision and Sun EZ on the floor. I've only been in the shop once and was very put
> off by his gruff attitude. I know of one guy who I talked to a lot about recumbents when he'd see
> me riding my V-Rex. He ended up getting a Vision from them since he's not mechanically inclined
> and wanted to buy from a local dealer. As far as I can tell he doesn't like the shop either but
> felt like it was his only local option.
>
> I've bought my last two recumbents mail order,
>
> Rick Moll
>
Its not exactley close but you live 200 mi closer then I do. The best place I have found to try
out a vast majority of bents is the Hostel shop in Stevens point Wis. A 3 day weekend would do
it. Just a thought.
Bill Marsh