Time Waster
Veteran
A strange question because the idea behind a touring bike is that it's suitable for going places. As a noob recumbent rider, despite into my 4th year of ownership and veteran of a summer commuting and 2 weeks touring on one, I find I am not good on hills, tight turns and tbh haven't got confidence downhill yet.
So I'm wondering what type of terrain would a touring recumbent like HPV SMGT or even azub six suit most? They're heavy, fully suspended and designed to be fully loaded for touring. Not speed machines, not that aero compared to other, speedier and lighter recumbents.
I am good on hills with an upright bike but not with my SMGT. I'll admit to the Brittany coast that I toured on it I struggled on the hills. IMHO I wonder if the flat areas of Belgium and Netherlands suit them better. Not too flat or open as I doubt I'd like a head wind on it when fully loaded with 4 panniers.
I'm interested in what terrain or areas you think suits your recumbent best but especially touring recumbents.
So I'm wondering what type of terrain would a touring recumbent like HPV SMGT or even azub six suit most? They're heavy, fully suspended and designed to be fully loaded for touring. Not speed machines, not that aero compared to other, speedier and lighter recumbents.
I am good on hills with an upright bike but not with my SMGT. I'll admit to the Brittany coast that I toured on it I struggled on the hills. IMHO I wonder if the flat areas of Belgium and Netherlands suit them better. Not too flat or open as I doubt I'd like a head wind on it when fully loaded with 4 panniers.
I'm interested in what terrain or areas you think suits your recumbent best but especially touring recumbents.