So how many recumbent riders have we?

[Alf]

Welcome, Lisa! I take it you mean the Bacchetta Aero. I have never ridden one but it looks a great bike and nice and light too. Does the '24' refer to the wheel size? If so, does that limit your choice of tyres? Interesting to hear the Raptobike has caught on across the pond - seems to be popular here too.

Alf

 

[itself]

Yes, the Bachetta Aero 24 is a titanium highracer with 24 inch wheels, the advantage being that at stops, I am flat footed in the reclined position. It is a fast and very comfortable bike.

And yes, across the pond indeed, the Raptobike is catching on like wildfire here in the States. It's advertised at 1000 Euros, but by the time you spec it out the way you want it, it's far more. Most here are just having the frame shipped here and then build it up at their local bike shop. It's a heavy beast, much like the Optima Baron, at around 29lbs. I'm not sure what the rage is about the Raptobike as it seems very similar to the Baron.

Ahh, but a Fujin. The Dutch have outdone themselves there. Sleek, fast, and I crave for a small Mango orange one. It would look so good on me!

Lisa

 

[dmb101]

Hi All

I have a catrike 700, an ICE trike and Bachetta Grio 20

 

[itself]

dmb101,

Nice combination of bikes/trikes you own. You have great taste, and Catrike just won manufacturer of the year here in the States!

Lisa

 

[squeaker]

Baron / Raptobike

I'm not sure what the rage is about the Raptobike as it seems very similar to the Baron.

Ever ridden a Baron? The Raptobike is said to have similar handling qualities ('pussycat' was my opinion after a few hours on a Baron) but at a significantly lower cost. It also looks more elegant (to me) with the FWD, but time will tell, as always!

 

[Auntie Helen]

A quick update.
Earlier this year I traded the two Nazca's for a pair of Bacchetta's - a Giro 20 and a Corsa SS. Found that I preferred the higher position and the steering. Not content with that I've added an ICE Q26 which is rapidly becoming my favourite. I'm now down to one DF tourer. The dark side has claimed me (and my wallet!) Love the Giro - stable, practical and comfortable. The Corsa is light and quick but I'm still trying to dial in a perfect position. The Q26 is huge fun and more practical than I expected. Potentially an excellent tourer. I've got plans for it next year. The only downside is portability it fills my car and trains are a no no.

I have a Trice Q and have done a lot of travel on trains without any major problems. Not only this, I have an arm disability which means I can't lift much weight with my left arm, and I am still able to get the Trice on and off trains. I've done a couple of tours in Germany on it and it was brill.

 

[swscotland bentrider]

Thanks for the encouragement Auntie Helen. I haven't tried it but have been put off by the official line. I think the best thing is to try it.

Thanks

 

[Auntie Helen]

Well I can't speak for your local rail company but I've been fine round here, have never been stopped getting a train. I took eight trains in one day in Germany, each train was different, but all were fine. It's just worth taking off/folding down the rear-view mirrors before manhandling the trike as they get whacked and are never the same again afterwards.

 

[arallsopp]

Just do what I do... "Its not a bike. Its a class one mobility vehicle."

works best if your steed (like mine) looks a little 'special', but you do lose points if you dress it for halloween.

 

[Scoosh]

Just do what I do... "Its not a bike. Its a class one mobility vehicle."

works best if your steed (like mine) looks a little 'special', but you do lose points if you dress it for halloween.

... and ride it in a gorilla suit ??

 

[arallsopp]

No rule about gorillas on bikes on trains in these parts

Might have to get my railcard photo updated though.

 

[Jonno]

Recumbent hello

Just out of curiosity how many of us here are recumbent riders (bike or trike)?

I've got a HPV Street Machine.

What about the rest of you?

Hi Andy

I've got a recumbent trike, and like going out on short and longer tours, the more laughs the better!
I live in Windsor

Where are you?

 

[Jonno]

And I've got a trike.

Just out of curiosity how many of us here are recumbent riders (bike or trike)?

I've got a HPV Street Machine.

What about the rest of you?

And I've got a trike and like going on tour if anyone is interested.

 

[Jonno]

an ICE tike!

Hi All

I have a catrike 700, an ICE trike and Bachetta Grio 20

I also have an ICE tike!

I live in Windsor.

Where are you?

 

[Jobro]

Jobro in SE Cornwall

ICE Trice T narrow track, 152mm cranks, Q ring as the small chainring.