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Date: 14 Jul 2005 19:18:35
From: Servojohn
Subject: Rode on my old Stumpjumper this evening
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Someone tell me the Limbo is one of the slowest recumbents around,
please! I set up my old('92) Stumpjumper FS with BMX pedals, more
upright stem and bars(thumbshifters and all), and went out for five
miles. Stopped at the track, watched the boys and girls zip around on
their 15lb track bikes, then rode on back home. Elbows started
complaining a bit, so did the hands, but the lower back was okay, but
sheesh, a 23lb mountain bike with slicks on it is like greased
lightning when compared to the Limbo.
I'm hoping to get at least an Action Bent, hopefully I would like to
get a used Vrex. I've got to think I'm missing out on some serious
speed.
Sorry for the rant.
Best regards,
John Halliburton
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Date: 15 Jul 2005 06:24:43
From: Servojohn
Subject: Re: Rode on my old Stumpjumper this evening
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Not the problem, I've ridden clipless on the Limbo and all my "serious"
bikes prior to going recumbent.
And 1-2 mph average wouldn't be a bad increase.
Best regards,
John
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Date: 15 Jul 2005 17:08:44
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: Rode on my old Stumpjumper this evening
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"Servojohn" <j_challiburton@sbcglobal.net > wrote in message
news:1121433883.444200.285120@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Not the problem, I've ridden clipless on the Limbo and all my "serious"
> bikes prior to going recumbent.
>
> And 1-2 mph average wouldn't be a bad increase.
>
> Best regards,
>
> John
Then the only way you will be faster is with either a high or low racer, I
went from averaging 12 to 13 mph on the Vision to 17 - 18 on an Optima Baron
overnight
Every other recumbent type I've ridden don't seem to be designed for speed
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Date: 14 Jul 2005 23:40:54
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: Rode on my old Stumpjumper this evening
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"Servojohn" <j_challiburton@sbcglobal.net > wrote in message
news:1121393915.494847.11480@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
> Someone tell me the Limbo is one of the slowest recumbents around,
> please! I set up my old('92) Stumpjumper FS with BMX pedals, more
> upright stem and bars(thumbshifters and all), and went out for five
> miles. Stopped at the track, watched the boys and girls zip around on
> their 15lb track bikes, then rode on back home. Elbows started
> complaining a bit, so did the hands, but the lower back was okay, but
> sheesh, a 23lb mountain bike with slicks on it is like greased
> lightning when compared to the Limbo.
> I'm hoping to get at least an Action Bent, hopefully I would like to
> get a used Vrex. I've got to think I'm missing out on some serious
> speed.
>
> Sorry for the rant.
>
> Best regards,
>
> John Halliburton
Buying either bike will do no good unless maybe a 2+ mph increase would be
considered speedy, your best bet is to buy clip-on pedals and shoes.
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