Rode my upwrong the other day...

[Ganymede]

Well, that was interesting. I hadn't been able to ride it because of my frozen shoulder, and having the 'bent (well, semi-'bent if you must, it's an HPV Spirit) has been a godsend. However, the joints are working much better now and I had to go and hire a van.

I live in the sticks so my usual van-hire process is cycle to station - train to big town - cycle to van hire - chuck bike in back of van - drive back, then the reverse. I simply had to use the upwrong because there was no way in Middle Earth that I was going to be able to lift the 'bent on my own into the back of a transit, nor drag it back up over the railway bridge stairs.

So the great advantage of lighter weight was brilliant, and I suddenly realised I could see further over hedges, but I so so so so missed that comfy laid-back riding position! I no longer owned the view... I also suddenly became invisible - where were all the friendly waves and comments I usually get when riding the 'bent?! As a total attention queen I was CRUSHED.

Anyone else ride both kinds? What's your experience going back to the upwrong?

 

[Scoosh]

Very similar to you - shoulder issues, Nazca Fuego …

Back on my Condor Fratello audax bike df, I noticed how light and fast it was, how high off the ground and how I was now 'the anonymous cyclist' again - no smiles, waves, comments, thumbs ups, interaction with children (even teens !), WVM, truckies, even a wave from a train driver once !(and yes, he was driving his train at the time ).

All a bit discouraging really … but 'bent comfort every time for me too

 

[Lonestar]

What is an upwrong?

 

[Joffey]

Ditto! ????????????

 

[Scoosh]

Recumbent riders know that their riding position is comfortable, more aerodynamic and sensible than DF (Diamond Frame) bikes, which are also known to those who suffer them as "upright" bikes; 'bent riders often refer to these machines as being 'upwrong', not right.



Anyone notice the people who use the New Posts link ... ??

 

[Joffey]

Got a pic of one? Still can't picture one.

 

[Lonestar]

Recumbent riders know that their riding position is comfortable, more aerodynamic and sensible than DF (Diamond Frame) bikes, which are also known to those who suffer them as "upright" bikes; 'bent riders often refer to these machines as being 'upwrong', not right.



Anyone notice the people who use the New Posts link ... ??

Thanks.I get it now.

 

[Scoosh]

Got a pic of one? Still can't picture one.

That's one.

 

[Milkfloat]

This is an 'upwrong'

 

[numbnuts]

I still enjoy riding my bike for the speed, but you can't beat the trike with it's laid back sitting position for coasting along on country lanes.

 

[Monkreadusuk]

Everytime I think of getting on the old DF I remember how much more unsafe I felt on it. I'll just live with the extra 10 minutes on my 30 min commute knowing that I'll get that much safer

 

[Joffey]

That's one.

That's some good stalking!

 

[Scoosh]

OT post:

That's some good stalking!

Not at all - it's following your link in your signature or was it on your Profile … ?

Either way, one presumes it is to be viewed

 

[Ganymede]

This is an 'upwrong'

You see, now I want one of these too....

And obv, there isn't anything ... wrong... with an upwrong. Nothing at all.

 

[Ganymede]

even a wave from a train driver once !(and yes, he was driving his train at the time ).

Waaaaaah???!! epic.