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bristolcountycyclist · 2 months

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New bike week. I had six failed back procedures this past year (the last one actually made things worse). I decided to cross over to the dark side of the force.

My new Catrike 700 recumbent trike arrived Monday. They’re shipped by freight (18wheelers) on a pallet in a box big enough to hold two adult coffins. The bike was complete and ready to ride. They asked for my measurements ahead of time so it was already dialed in and I didn’t have to cut the chain or anything else.

I took off the stock pedals and put my own on first. Next I put my Garmin Edge on and the Garmin radar and an extra light, my road bike bag, plus a water bottle and was off. You need that radar, those lights, and that ugly flag because you are on 6 inches off the ground and hard to see without them.

No back pain, no bottom pain, no chamois cream, or any aches and pains. There’s an easy learning curve especially if you’ve already been riding regular upright bikes. No sharp turns at speed and keep the front right wheel from going off the road.

They are fast on the flats and downhills. On the former you can cruise in the 20’s easily if you’re already fit. On the latter you can reach frightening speeds if you’re in traffic.

Downside is climbing. The smallest rollers are like deploying a parachute behind you. You can’t stand up to put your weight on the pedals so you either grind or tediously spin a low gear at low speed. Most people won’t be taking them over mountains.

I looked into two wheeled recumbents but there’s a steep learning curve and cornering or u-turns on public roads can be problematic. Hills aren’t much better than a trike either. The two wheelers aren’t as nimble as a regular bike so traffic, dodging potholes, and the aforementioned climbing doesn’t make them appealing. Two wheeled recumbents also have hard stiff seats that don’t breathe like the mesh on trikes. Sales of 2 wheel bents have been declining for years while trike sales are steadily rising.

I’ll be splitting my riding time between this and my traditional road bikes. They use different muscle groups so you have to stay accustomed to uprights. I still plan on doing races, fondos, and group rides so the traditional bikes will still see some mileage.

I only have three short rides in but so far I’ve noticed that the power related numbers are down when on the trike. Heart rate is lower, power is lower, calories burned is lower etc. you’re basically not using your upper body much just your legs and different muscle combinations to boot.

Recumbents are fun but at this time they’re still mainly for those unfortunate enough to have muscular skeletal issues. Here in the states there are virtually no races or events for recumbents. You can ride a two wheeler on some local group road rides but mixing isn’t always practical on rolling or hilly courses.

#cycling #road cycling #recumbent #recumbent trike #Catrike 700 #new bike #life goes on

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landsurfingpro · 5 months

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bicycleslala · 4 years

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buy Catrike 700 Liquid Black Trike Recumbent Bike ® https://ebay.to/2uJTDd3

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jettkindlerau · 6 years

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Catrike 700 Human-Powered Vehicle Is Built from Aerospace Grade Aluminum

The Catrike 700 is a speed focused human-powered vehicle designed to transport a single person from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible. Built using aerospace grade aluminum, the 700 features three wheels for a fast, stable ride. A low, aerodynamic body position puts the rider it the perfect location to […]

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landsurfingpro · 5 months

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