Cyclescheme

[martint235]

So is it possible to get a 'bent or trike for less than £1k? I've had a look on laid back bikes and couldn't see anything approaching a grand. Looking for 700 rear wheel and low rider if poss with underseat steering.

Not necessarily going to buy one yet, just thinking ahead.

 

[arallsopp]

three things:

1. Raptobike used to be around the price point you're looking at.

2. Laid back had a Seiran for a grand a while back (I know, it's in my shed)

3. Wait. What?

 

[martint235]

I'm still having issues with my arm and am just beginning the tests. Having a short pessimistic moment of "What's the worst that can happen?"

 

[arallsopp]

Or a transformative and wonderful bridge to a new cycling existence.

 

[martint235]

Err no. I'm hoping it's something I don't need to do but investigating just in case

 

[Scoosh]

Many people come to recumbents following injuries/ issues to neck, shoulder, back or other parts.

Having been thus 'coerced' to discover the Dark Side … they then wonder why it took them so long to 'discover' comfortable cycling.

 

[classic33]

Many people come to recumbents following injuries/ issues to neck, shoulder, back or other parts.

Having been thus 'coerced' to discover the Dark Side … they then wonder why it took them so long to 'discover' comfortable cycling.

For me it was getting hold of one of the two I'd set my sights on, Peer Gynt and/or Brox.
The Brox was seen on Tomorrows World years ago. The Peer Gynt, I'd had a quick trial ride many years ago.

 

[stuee147]

i found bents after an injury to my arm made it painful to ride a DF and i have to admit i wish i found them years and years ago

have you looked on ebay theres always bents on there and some go for a few hundred. or build one thats the cheapest way of all

 

[martint235]

i found bents after an injury to my arm made it painful to ride a DF and i have to admit i wish i found them years and years ago

have you looked on ebay theres always bents on there and some go for a few hundred. or build one thats the cheapest way of all

Going on Ebay unfortunately rules out the Cyclescheme method of payment though.

 

[ianrauk]

Before you pays yer money... try one first.
I am sure that lovely Mr Arallsopp will let you have a pootle round the park on one of his if you ask nicely.

And in regards to a trike - forget it in London. Your speed will be the same as any backed up traffic.
I had a trike for a few months (Auntie Helen's hubby loaned it to me a few years back), great fun as they are.... a nightmare in traffic.

 

[arallsopp]

@martint235: Yep. What he said ^^^. Come by mine and I'll take you for a spin on the back of the tandem. From there you can take the SMGTe solo.

 

[ianrauk]

@martint235: Yep. What he said ^^^. Come by mine and I'll take you for a spin on the back of the tandem. From there you can take the SMGTe solo.

Will you be able to extend the pedals enough on't tandem for his unfeasably long limbs?

 

[martint235]

@martint235: Yep. What he said ^^^. Come by mine and I'll take you for a spin on the back of the tandem. From there you can take the SMGTe solo.

Cheers. Get the first test results Monday, if they aren't perfect I'll sort something out re a visit.

 

[Scoosh]

Cheers. Get the first test results Monday, if they aren't perfect I'll sort something out re a visit.

Never mind the results - get on it !