Follow and Hang with that Aero!

Well fellow recumboer's, I don't even have my Aero as of yet. (It's built
and just waiting for Rich Pinto's a Blade Crank, at my LBS) Yesterday, I got
an invite to Palm Beach, Florida, by some friends; one who wanted to try my
GRR Ti, in exchange for use of his Aero. (That invite took only less than a
half of second to agree to) So we are on the road and the looks I got from
numerous Dfer's was quite amusing. We finally hooked up with some locals,
one who had a Corsa and about 4 Dfer's. One in a sniffy (But kidding tone)
asked if I was willing to get up to a real cyclists speed, of 25+ and
wondering if I could even last for a few minutes. Responding, this was not
my bike and I really didn't... suddenly I was interrupted by the Aero Owner,
who blurted out, GO AHEAD,KICK HIS BUTT, Ken! So off we went. Mind you, I
don't even have high BB legs at the moment, after 5+ years of Easy Racer low
BB cycling. I kept wondering when we would get serious about speeding up,
when I glanced down on the computer and astonishingly we were already
rolling at 26+ mph! (One of the nice things about the Aero, is it's SO
Light, you truly can get up to (And Easily maintain) speed in no time) So we
continued for a couple of miles, when the sniffy one slowed and gave me a
dirty look, as I happily rolled by, still at about 25 mph. Thinking I was
riding with only 5 cyclists, I was SURPRISED when I concluded my pull stint
and started to go to the back. There were now "29" dfer's on our choo choo
and some of these guys looked like Lance Armstrong clones.
But alas, my High BB legs caught up with me and I faded from the pack. But
then about 10 of the Dfer's purposely slowed too and wanted to continue
riding with the Aero, draft and all. Mind you, I don't really like pace
lines (As I have previously posted) But for the time being, it was OK and I
got alot of comments about the bike and once stopped, even more interest
about it. As for my friend on my GRR Ti, he flatted (Knew I needed to get
that slow leak checked... Grin) but was happy I brought back his Aero in
one piece. It should be noted that the guy on the Corsa, was NO Turtle and
was very fast as well.
So, I'm still waiting for my Aero, BUT ALREADY, I'm a Happy Camper!
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)

EZ Biker :-) wrote:
...
then about 10 of the Dfer's purposely slowed too and wanted to continue
riding with the Aero, draft and all. Mind you, I don't really like pace
lines (As I have previously posted) But for the time being, it was OK and I
got alot of comments about the bike and once stopped, even more interest
about it...

I've had similar experiences around here (Missouri, USA) on
my new Volae Team. As much as "Dfers" get maligned on this NG,
most of them respect performance, and show a genuine interest
if you can ride with them.

Yesterday I rode for a short while (he was on his way home)
with a guy on a 17 lb DF (carbon fiber frame). He seemed
amazed that I could climb with him (he could out climb me,
but then he wasn't even carrying a water bottle, while I was
carrying a cell phone, a 1 lb tool kit and about 3 lbs of
water so all in all he had over a 10 lb advantage).

He said he was having back problems and was interested in
recumbents but that this was the first time he had rode with
one that could climb. He planned to check out the Volae
at Hostel Shoppe.

Rick Moll

EZ Biker :-) wrote:
...
then about 10 of the Dfer's purposely slowed too and wanted to continue
riding with the Aero, draft and all. Mind you, I don't really like pace
lines (As I have previously posted) But for the time being, it was OK and I
got alot of comments about the bike and once stopped, even more interest
about it...

I've had similar experiences around here (Missouri, USA) on
my new Volae Team. As much as "Dfers" get maligned on this NG,
most of them respect performance, and show a genuine interest
if you can ride with them.

Yesterday I rode for a short while (he was on his way home)
with a guy on a 17 lb DF (carbon fiber frame). He seemed
amazed that I could climb with him (he could out climb me,
but then he wasn't even carrying a water bottle, while I was
carrying a cell phone, a 1 lb tool kit and about 3 lbs of
water so all in all he had over a 10 lb advantage).

He said he was having back problems and was interested in
recumbents but that this was the first time he had rode with
one that could climb. He planned to check out the Volae
at Hostel Shoppe.

Rick Moll

In article , Rick Moll
wrote:


I've had similar experiences around here (Missouri, USA) on
my new Volae Team. As much as "Dfers" get maligned on this NG,
most of them respect performance, and show a genuine interest
if you can ride with them.

Many will also give credit for effort. Anybody who completes a
challenging ride, such as a century, generally gets respect as well
regardless of bike.

He said he was having back problems and was interested in
recumbents but that this was the first time he had rode with
one that could climb. He planned to check out the Volae
at Hostel Shoppe.

I've heard a number of similar comments about my Strada. They're used
to seeing either lowracers, which they find too low, or comfort bikes
like the BikeE or EZ-1. They're happy to discover performance oriented
bikes like the Strada or Volea.

-Carl
(at peladon dot com)

In article , Rick Moll
wrote:


I've had similar experiences around here (Missouri, USA) on
my new Volae Team. As much as "Dfers" get maligned on this NG,
most of them respect performance, and show a genuine interest
if you can ride with them.

Many will also give credit for effort. Anybody who completes a
challenging ride, such as a century, generally gets respect as well
regardless of bike.

He said he was having back problems and was interested in
recumbents but that this was the first time he had rode with
one that could climb. He planned to check out the Volae
at Hostel Shoppe.

I've heard a number of similar comments about my Strada. They're used
to seeing either lowracers, which they find too low, or comfort bikes
like the BikeE or EZ-1. They're happy to discover performance oriented
bikes like the Strada or Volea.

-Carl
(at peladon dot com)

Sure Bill, G, here is the link. http://www.murraytourdeforce.co.za/ Once
you get to the website, click on "Cranks".
I call it a blade crank, because, well it looks like a blade, to me. Doubt
it will help me go faster; BUT at least it will be COOL Looking!!!!!!!!!
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)




"a&b" wrote in message
...
EZ,
Great ride report. Aeros *are* fast.
WRT the a Blade, are you referring to a crank or a fork? Details...?
thanks,
bill g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

(It's built and just waiting for Rich Pinto's a Blade Crank,

Sure Bill, G, here is the link. http://www.murraytourdeforce.co.za/ Once
you get to the website, click on "Cranks".
I call it a blade crank, because, well it looks like a blade, to me. Doubt
it will help me go faster; BUT at least it will be COOL Looking!!!!!!!!!
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)




"a&b" wrote in message
...
EZ,
Great ride report. Aeros *are* fast.
WRT the a Blade, are you referring to a crank or a fork? Details...?
thanks,
bill g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

(It's built and just waiting for Rich Pinto's a Blade Crank,

Ok, thanks. Are you spec'ing these for their adjustability, or a leg length
difference?
bill, saving for an Ouzo Pro fork, g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

Sure Bill, G, here is the link. http://www.murraytourdeforce.co.za/ Once
you get to the website, click on "Cranks".
I call it a blade crank, because, well it looks like a blade, to me. Doubt
it will help me go faster; BUT at least it will be COOL Looking!!!!!!!!!
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)

"a&b" wrote in message
...
EZ,
Great ride report. Aeros *are* fast.
WRT the a Blade, are you referring to a crank or a fork? Details...?
thanks,
bill g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

(It's built and just waiting for Rich Pinto's a Blade Crank,


--
His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like
underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

Ok, thanks. Are you spec'ing these for their adjustability, or a leg length
difference?
bill, saving for an Ouzo Pro fork, g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

Sure Bill, G, here is the link. http://www.murraytourdeforce.co.za/ Once
you get to the website, click on "Cranks".
I call it a blade crank, because, well it looks like a blade, to me. Doubt
it will help me go faster; BUT at least it will be COOL Looking!!!!!!!!!
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)

"a&b" wrote in message
...
EZ,
Great ride report. Aeros *are* fast.
WRT the a Blade, are you referring to a crank or a fork? Details...?
thanks,
bill g

"EZ Biker :-)" wrote:

(It's built and just waiting for Rich Pinto's a Blade Crank,


--
His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like
underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

Naw, they just look COOL!!!!! BUT really, I want to be able to play with the
adjustability via my leg extension. With my previous SWB's I never really
gave it much concern; but the Aero is much different and I'm wanting to get
myself as perfectly fitted with the bike, as a DFer would with their bike,
via with a bike fitting kit.
EZ Biker :-) Pompano Beach, Fl. (GRR Ti and Bacchetta Aero Pilot)


"bill g" wrote in message
...
Ok, thanks. Are you spec'ing these for their adjustability, or a leg
length
difference?
bill, saving for an Ouzo Pro fork, g