Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
"Pedal steer" in this case doesn't imply no-hands steering. You have to brace the steering against the pedals, as pushing on the right pedal turns the wheel left, for instance. Have you considered more conventional short wheelbase recumbents, or are you just working from a single reference to Cruzbikes?
I've ridden a friend's Lightning Thunderbolt, and didn't really like it. The Cruzbike seems to check all the boxes (fits in standard bike racks, more upright position, standard sized wheels/tires) that I'm interested in, but if there are other 'bents that I should also consider, I'm all ears.
I'd read on one of the forums somewhere that folks said they could ride the Cruzbike no handed for days because of the pedal steer, so that's why I assumed. I contacted the company to see if they have any ambassadors in my area, still waiting to hear back