Has anybody else tried a recumbent?

In article . com,
"Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman" wrote:

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Yes I have and it sucked. Your position is to static, dangerous in (heavy)
urban traffic, uphill is a PIA...and you look like a dork ;-)

Presenting your posterior to the world like a baboon in heat (i.e. road
bike rider on the drops) is not dorky?

The above riding position is OK as long as you are not riding with a
bunch of randy baboons....

...or the rider happens to be a drop dead gorgeous 6 ft tall blonde who
gave "MIAMI" a whole new meaning....

Ride Safe
....whatever you ride

Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman wrote:
Qui si parla Campagnolo aka Peter Chisholm wrote:
oilfreeandhappy wrote:
I would think that recumbents would be better for avoiding seat
numbness. Supposedly, this problem is only evident if one rides
without a proper saddle. But, at times, I've noticed it on my MTB.
Usually I'll shift my weight or stand up, and it goes away. This
numbness shouldn't be taken lightly, because if persistent, it can
cause Erectile Disfunction.

Not the proper saddle but the proper fit. Think sitting on the top rail
of a fence, straddling it(wrong) or both legs on one side(proper).
Sleepy winkie is not automatic with an upright, something else 'bent
riders will tell you that is BS...

Now non-recumbent rider Peter Chisholm is speaking for recumbent riders
and what they say? Should we follow his example and project the sayings
of a few onto the whole group?

On invitational rides I have attended, I have received unsolicited
negative comments about my recumbents from a few upright riders
(estimated at less than 1% of the total upright population). Should I
follow Mr. Chisholm's example and say the other 99+% upright riders are
jerks based on the behavior of less than 1%?

--
Tom Sherman

Easy there Johnny-MANY 'bent riders will say that uprights, with those
silly saddles, are uncomfortable and geeezzz, you get sleepy winky as
well.

Step out of your pulpit, take the robes off and take your religious
pack off.
The OP said he doesn't may not get numb on his 'bent..maybe a new
saddle for his upright..and no, a decent bike fit.

Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman wrote:
Lou Holtman wrote:

"oilfreeandhappy" wrote in message
groups.com...

I test rode a recumbent the other day, and I loved it. I'm hoping to
make it my next toy. Is there anybody out there who has test-ridden
one of these, and actually not liked it?
Jim Gagnepain
http://home.comcast.net/~oil_free_and_happy/


Yes I have and it sucked. Your position is to static, dangerous in (heavy)
urban traffic, uphill is a PIA...and you look like a dork ;-)


Presenting your posterior to the world like a baboon in heat (i.e. road
bike rider on the drops) is not dorky?



Presenting your posterior or your crotch to the world. What's the
difference? I was joking Tom, relax. The OP ask if anybody else tried a
recumbent. I did twice and gave my opinion. I didn't like it.

Lou
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Bob wrote:
On 1 Apr 2006 07:29:48 -0800, "Qui si parla Campagnolo"
wrote:

Not the proper saddle but the proper fit. Think sitting on the top rail
of a fence, straddling it(wrong) or both legs on one side(proper).
Sleepy winkie is not automatic with an upright, something else 'bent
riders will tell you that is BS...

Wouldn't 'bent riders tend to have lower back issues on longer rides -
like sitting in a chair in one position for a long time ? Perhaps numb
cheeks instead of numb johnsons ?

Lower back, no. Numb cheeks, yes. Google "recumbent butt" and you'll
find that there's an endless discussion about it.

IMO, recumbent butt is caused by the same thing as upright numbnuts:
poor bike fit and/or adjustment. Finding the right combination of leg
extension, seat tilt, and handlebar reach is a combination of wise
application of theory followed by trial-and-error fine adjustments.

Jeff

In article . com,
) wrote:

As already mentioned the fastest recumbents were in the mid 60 hour
range. The winners of PBP on diamond frames were in the upper 40 hour
range. 16 hour difference. I ride every week with a man who did PBP
in less than 57 hours on a Trek OCLV. For one reason or another, the
speedy people do not choose the recumbent bike.

Scrutiny of the results would suggest that the fastest riders tend to do
the event in groups. While there is considerable benefit to be had from
drafting in a pack of recumbents, I doubt there are sufficient recumbent
riders with the will to do That Sort Of Thing...

Just over 17 hours on Saturday's 300, with 3900 (advertised[1]) metres
of climbing, and a couple of hours faster than a couple of upright
members of Dave CC.

1 - since AUK routes are "suggested" as long as all the controls are
visited between the specified times, careful scrutiny of the map
revealed a detour which, while adding 2.7 km to the distance, cut out
150 m of ascent with accompanying downhill too narrow and twisty to be
enjoyed. If Nik puts a control on the top of Cleeve Hill next year, I
shall be most put out.

--
Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
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spelling

In article . com,
JeffWills ) wrote:

Bob wrote:
Wouldn't 'bent riders tend to have lower back issues on longer rides -
like sitting in a chair in one position for a long time ? Perhaps numb
cheeks instead of numb johnsons ?

Lower back, no. Numb cheeks, yes. Google "recumbent butt" and you'll
find that there's an endless discussion about it.

No numb cheeks either, if one has the right sort of seat. A composite
hardshell with a layer of open-cell foam, laid back to 30 or fewer
degrees does the trick for me. It is said that there are "Dutch" and
"German" backs as far as hardshell seats are concerned, and my Dutch
seat is less comfortable than my German ones. Ironic, really, as they
all are made by the same Man In a Shed In Poland.

IMO, recumbent butt is caused by the same thing as upright numbnuts:
poor bike fit and/or adjustment. Finding the right combination of leg
extension, seat tilt, and handlebar reach is a combination of wise
application of theory followed by trial-and-error fine adjustments.

AND those huge soft squashy seat bases beloved of certain
manufacturers...

--
Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.