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Forum: Recumbent

03-04-22, 07:36 PM

Replies: 134

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Posted By BlazingPedals

Saying that recumbents have a speed advantage is...

Saying that recumbents have a speed advantage is ignoring the sheer variety of recumbents. Some are more aero than upright, some are worse. A Bike-E or a ReBike will never be faster than a road bike....

Forum: Recumbent

12-30-21, 11:07 AM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

As Steamer says, YMMV. My M5 gives up very little...

As Steamer says, YMMV. My M5 gives up very little to the uprights in my group on climbs. I got it specifically because its height lets it blend in with the group better than my lowracers, which are...

Forum: Recumbent

08-29-21, 05:58 PM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

I sometimes complain that there are so few bent...

I sometimes complain that there are so few bent riders in my club, but that's only because I wish there were more guys who could give me a little challenge. On the other side of the coin, loafing...

Forum: Recumbent

03-11-21, 07:12 PM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

It's all what's important to you. I am only good...

It's all what's important to you. I am only good down to 3.5-4 mph, but OTOH if I have to stop, I don't have to get off my seat to put a foot (or hand) down.

Forum: Recumbent

02-01-21, 10:21 AM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

Back when I lived in town, I used to...

Back when I lived in town, I used to cycle-commute year around. Mostly on an upright. Even my mountain bike had problems when the snow got more than a couple of inches deep. Bents were fair-weather...

Forum: Recumbent

02-01-21, 07:38 AM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

Not necessarily a recumbent issue; but you don't...

Not necessarily a recumbent issue; but you don't need FAT (3-5 inch wide) tires to ride gravel. Most MTBs with 1.75-2.1" tires do gravel just fine. You don't need the fatties until you get into...

Forum: Recumbent

01-17-21, 06:20 PM

Replies: 134

Time to diversify.

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Posted By BlazingPedals

Diamond Frame. I prefer to use, "Upright" since...

Diamond Frame. I prefer to use, "Upright" since it makes a nice counterpart to, "Recumbent." Besides, some sensitive individual might think DF stands for something objectionable.

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