New transport.

[dalekboy]

On the weekend Sharon and I tried out two trikes from Fuse Recumbents. I came away from a 4km ride with no issues, and the 8-month preggo chick's only issue going up a hill was that her belly was getting in the way enough to stop her.

So shortly I shall possess a secondhand, 1993 Greenspeed trike, with trailer so I can take parcels down to the post office. Very happy about this. It'll save us some petrol money, and it's a form of exercise that is fairly low impact. Combined with my swimming lessons, I'll hopefully be doing good, exercise-wise.

arcadiagt5, a long-time trike supoorter/pusher, is over the moon.

Comments

[arcadiagt5.livejournal.com]

It will take the pressure off your arms as the seat will be taking all of your weight.

Because of this the handlebars on many recumbents are not load bearing so you can't use them to pick the bike/trike up.

After that it is a matter of personal preference as to whether or not you go with over (OSS) or under (USS) seat steering.

[magnapops.livejournal.com]

Logically I can see that it should be easier, my only concern is lack of reach because of arthritis damaged elbows.

I will have to find a shop to let me try them.

[arcadiagt5.livejournal.com]

I will have to find a shop to let me try them.

Always a good idea. My first rule for buying any sort of bicycle in fact: try before you buy.