Originally Posted by
CrimsonEclipse
I've checked out recumbents a few times over the years and I'm looking into them again.
I generally ride rail trails and there are moderate hills, lots of turns, some roots protruding through the pavement and sometimes people maneuver around.
Not 100% sure on 2 vs 3 wheel but tadpole trikes seem to catch my eye.
So I'm looking for an entry level 'bent. Specifically on price. I'd prefer to not drop 3-5k and find out that it's not for me.
There was a company that made inexpensive 2 wheelers but they seem to have vanished.
With the first one, I don't think I need lots of bells and whistles, nor electric motors.
I appreciate any help
Used 2 wheel bents are cheap. I saw a pair of Rans Rockets on Craigslist for $400 a few weeks ago - great starter bents imo. V-rex or any 26/20 Bacchetta are good starters. $300-400 is common in my area. For trikes you pretty much triple that amount. Since you don't know which you want, a used 2 wheeler is a low cost test.