GCN going recumbent?
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GCN going recumbent?
GCN, the popular cycling YouTube channel are presenting more and more recumbent videos..
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So? They aren't going all out recumbent, but adding various styles that are not "proper" Diamond frame bikes. Open-minded in my thoughts.
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I don't see any recumbent bikes, just velos and a WTF IS THIS?
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Any extra publicity helps. I see a few older cyclists out here, and they are usually quite interested in my trike. Most will have a sit in it, and they get the point of being able to ride without risk of falling. Getting the word out to the younger crowd can’t hurt either.
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It's not like he has no legs at all, IIRC he was a pro for a few years.Going up against the typical crowd of gray-beards riding trikes and touring bents, it's not surprising he'd win. I'm a little surprised he didn't do better in the 'fast' race.
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Looked like he had tough time "keeping his lines" in the "fast" race..
Enclosed 4-wheel used in the "fast" race seems to carry lots of excess weight.. maybe not as nimble as a 2-wheeler.
Maybe participating in two recumbent races in one day is a bit much.. even for an ex-pro.
He did mention that he was "out the front" for too long in the first race.
Enclosed 4-wheel used in the "fast" race seems to carry lots of excess weight.. maybe not as nimble as a 2-wheeler.
Maybe participating in two recumbent races in one day is a bit much.. even for an ex-pro.
He did mention that he was "out the front" for too long in the first race.
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The trouble I see happening with the GCN is eventually, they'll run out of subjects to talk about. Naturally, they'll have to add more content. Recumbents are almost a world in themselves. And GCN needs content.
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Not GCN, but still interesting to see solar powered e-recumbents in action on video.
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