Recumbent Rider Update
Alaskavan, I am getting hang of starting out, but still a bit wobbly.
I added a better throttle control using a Sinz brake lever, which has return spring. Posted this in another thread - BMX Expert lever in red - avail from
www.diamondedgesports.com .
Riding has been a blast, both with and without the motor. I can drive straight up the hills around my house without peddling now, but prefer to assist.
I like the comfortable ride, but miss the higher view as when on a DF bike riding near parked cars; but can't have everything, so I stay our of heavy traffic. Am still looking at those Rans CF bikes and may have to take one for a test spin as they seem the best of both worlds, maybe not for long rides though.
Regardless, nothing beats the comfort of the recumbent roll. I can go for longer rides and not feel as though my arms and back are about to fall off.
The steering is more like on a motorbike, meaning more of a lean to turn, and the radius is not as sharp, but this is not a hindrance.
Going up hill on a recumbent, with no motor, is not easy for me, in fact, I do not try it at all. Too hard. That is where the semi recumbent CF Rans bikes like the Citi and the Dynamik Trail do well. Add the Tanaka 3300; it is all smiles.
Natch, with motor going, the ride is a major kick, but I tend not to run the motor for the exercise...If you are a motor mostly rider, the recumbent is really a good choice to make, though a bit spendy and requires a bit more crafting to get things right and keep everything neat and simple.
And, here is pic of new throttle, I hope.
