How to Try Out a Recumbent?

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Date: 11 Nov 2005 11:45:03
From: Rita
Subject: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

I have become very interested in recumbent bikes. I'll be
moving shortly to San Diego and wonder if there is any place
in the area selling them or renting them so I could try one out
and see if it suits?

The cost is considerable and I wouldn't want to buy one without
assurance that I really liked it and was able to manage it, etc.

Date: 12 Nov 2005 19:44:32
From: Jeff Wills
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

Rita wrote:
> I have become very interested in recumbent bikes. I'll be
> moving shortly to San Diego and wonder if there is any place
> in the area selling them or renting them so I could try one out
> and see if it suits?
>
> The cost is considerable and I wouldn't want to buy one without
> assurance that I really liked it and was able to manage it, etc.

When you get there, look up Bill Volk (search the IHPVA site for his
name and most recent email). He's ridden many different recumbents and
should know of the local shops that deal in recumbents. Among others, I
think Alan's Family Bicycle in Oceanside carries Easy Racer products.

I used to live in the San Diego area, but I've moved to Vancouver, WA,
right across from Portland, Oregon. There's lots of recumbent riders
here:
http://www.recumbentretreat.org/photo_album/data/media/15/Medium_panorama.jpg

Jeff

Date: 11 Nov 2005 18:06:12
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

"Rita" <nitany_98@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:hn09n152mh8iv14i8jf9iulg6vs5aptf93@4ax.com...
> I have become very interested in recumbent bikes. I'll be
> moving shortly to San Diego and wonder if there is any place
> in the area selling them or renting them so I could try one out
> and see if it suits?
>
> The cost is considerable and I wouldn't want to buy one without
> assurance that I really liked it and was able to manage it, etc.

Go to Google Local and look up Recumbent Bicycle in that area, I have been
to several places in that area that offer recumbents although I don't know
if they rent them

Date: 11 Nov 2005 14:32:52
From:
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:45:03 GMT, Rita <nitany_98@yahoo.com > wrote:

>I have become very interested in recumbent bikes. I'll be
>moving shortly to San Diego and wonder if there is any place
>in the area selling them or renting them so I could try one out
>and see if it suits?
>
>The cost is considerable and I wouldn't want to buy one without
>assurance that I really liked it and was able to manage it, etc.

I live in San Diego and best as I can determine there is only one area
bikeshop with a presence in recumbents - Kirk's Bike Shop in Ramona.

http://www.kirksbikeshop.com/

There are two recumbent riding groups that meet on the weekends in
Mission Bay. I think one of these focuses on, but is not restricted
to, Lightnings.

Like you, I am considering a 'bent.

jim

Date: 11 Nov 2005 17:38:48
From: Rich
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

ensenadaXXXjim@yahoo.com wrote:

> I live in San Diego and best as I can determine there is only one area
> bikeshop with a presence in recumbents - Kirk's Bike Shop in Ramona.
>
> http://www.kirksbikeshop.com/

Wizwheelz (trikes) lists the following dealer:

Quality Bicycles
3952 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B
San Diego, CA 92117
858-270-2412

Date: 12 Nov 2005 00:56:49
From: Rita
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:38:48 -0700, Rich <richa_colorado@yahoo.com > wrote:

>ensenadaXXXjim@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> I live in San Diego and best as I can determine there is only one area
>> bikeshop with a presence in recumbents - Kirk's Bike Shop in Ramona.
>>
>> http://www.kirksbikeshop.com/
>
>Wizwheelz (trikes) lists the following dealer:
>
>Quality Bicycles
>3952 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B
>San Diego, CA 92117
>858-270-2412

Thanks, all.

Date: 11 Nov 2005 22:03:29
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

"Rita" <nitany_98@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:37fan1ljokke45hubpq78ctbinbgapvuc6@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:38:48 -0700, Rich <richa_colorado@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >ensenadaXXXjim@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> >> I live in San Diego and best as I can determine there is only one area
> >> bikeshop with a presence in recumbents - Kirk's Bike Shop in Ramona.
> >>
> >> http://www.kirksbikeshop.com/
> >
> >Wizwheelz (trikes) lists the following dealer:
> >
> >Quality Bicycles
> >3952 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B
> >San Diego, CA 92117
> >858-270-2412
>
> Thanks, all

The problem with any shop I've been to in that area is they usually have one
or two recumbents, I would strongly suggest going a little farther north in
Orange for

http://www.recumbent.com/recumbent.html

You will not be disappointed

Date: 13 Nov 2005 23:39:44
From:
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:03:29 -0600, "k Leuck"
<m..leuck@comcast.net > wrote:

>
>"Rita" <nitany_98@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:37fan1ljokke45hubpq78ctbinbgapvuc6@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:38:48 -0700, Rich <richa_colorado@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> >ensenadaXXXjim@yahoo.com wrote:
>> >
>> >> I live in San Diego and best as I can determine there is only one area
>> >> bikeshop with a presence in recumbents - Kirk's Bike Shop in Ramona.
>> >>
>> >> http://www.kirksbikeshop.com/
>> >
>> >Wizwheelz (trikes) lists the following dealer:
>> >
>> >Quality Bicycles
>> >3952 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B
>> >San Diego, CA 92117
>> >858-270-2412
>>
>> Thanks, all
>
>The problem with any shop I've been to in that area is they usually have one
>or two recumbents, I would strongly suggest going a little farther north in
>Orange for
>
>http://www.recumbent.com/recumbent.html
>
>You will not be disappointed
>

Have you ever been to Kirk's?

jim

Date: 18 Nov 2005 17:31:21
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

<ensenadaXXXjim@yahoo.com > wrote in message
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>
> Have you ever been to Kirk's?
>
>
> jim

No but I'm always interested in a recumbent oriented shop so I'll check it
out next time

Date: 12 Nov 2005 06:40:46
From: Donn Cave
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

Quoth "k Leuck" <m..leuck@comcast.net >:
...

Date: 12 Nov 2005 04:34:21
From: Mike Rice
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

Date: 11 Nov 2005 12:01:36
From: Peter Clinch
Subject: Re: How to Try Out a Recumbent?

Rita wrote:

> The cost is considerable and I wouldn't want to buy one without
> assurance that I really liked it and was able to manage it, etc.

I would say that is a /very/ sound policy. Even if you already you know
you like a particular recumbent I would suggest try before you buy on
any other sort, as seat comfort for /your/ body, riding position etc.
all vary quite considerably. Certainly more than is the case on upright
bikes, and with many bespoke seat designs (and more to the point,
bespoke fixings for them) it isn't just a case of changing to a seat you
know you like.

Pete.
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