First 'Bent a High Racer?

On 10 Mar 2006 14:29:25 GMT, GoHabsGo wrote:

Would a High racer be ok as a first bent for someone that has never ridden
a bent before?

Yes.

-- Robert, Vision Sabre (first recumbent)

Hull 697 wrote:
Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman Wrote:


No solicitation without a permit.

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Tom Sherman - Behind the Cheddar Curtain

I don't even begin to understand your comment. Are you a cheese
salesman?

As someone else already replied, re-read the message Tom replied to.

Look for "pedal" vs. "peddle".


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What makes a High Racer, a High Racer? I've been away from this group for a
few years. I retired from Burley last year and am now ready for another
'bent.
Thanks,
Don
"Robert Stevahn" wrote in message
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On 10 Mar 2006 14:29:25 GMT, GoHabsGo wrote:

Would a High racer be ok as a first bent for someone that has never ridden
a bent before?

Yes.

-- Robert, Vision Sabre (first recumbent)

Don George wrote:
What makes a High Racer, a High Racer? I've been away from this group for a
few years. I retired from Burley last year and am now ready for another
'bent.

The archetype is dual-big-wheels (usually 571/650c, but in a few rare
cases 622/700c, and in some more rugged incarnations, 559/26"), longer
than usual wheelbase SWB configuration, OSS with outstretched arms, hard
shell seat reclined way back, high bottom bracket.

Something like:

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/web/products/aero.htm

or

http://challengebikes.com/html/index...ie=seiran#bike

or

http://volaerecumbents.com/2005/volae_team.php



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"Don George" wrote
What makes a High Racer, a High Racer?

Not me, regardless of the bike's designation! %^P

I've been away from this group for a few years.

Welcome back. Sifting through the "noise" for topical
signal can be challenging here and now.

I retired from Burley last year and am now ready for another

"High Racer" is an informal designation. Generally, it's a SWB
recumbent bike with two 559(26"), 571(650c), 622(700c), etc
wheels and seat height of around 25". There are various
"light and fast" as well as recreational and touring configurations.
There are "Low" and "Mid" Racer designations. All share
similar seat geometry and riding positions.

Which of the HR's are you considering?

Jon Meinecke