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Date: 10 Feb 2006 07:25:03
From: Ken C. M.
Subject: Well it's official!
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I am now a confirmed 'bent head. After much reading and advice seeking,
I took my day off yesterday rented a car and drove (I no longer like
riding in an MV) 100 miles to the next nearest bent shop to test a
couple more models, the Burley Canto and the Sun EZ-Speedster. The
Speedster was too big, couldn't even reach the pedal at it's furthest
point from the seat which was adjusted all the way forward. And the
Cantos' steering 'felt' funny to me. So then I test rode the EZ-1 and
EZ-Sport again. I bought the EZ-1. It is the regular steel version. But
it felt the most natural to me. So for all that offered advice, thank
you. For those that recommended Sun thanks, for those that recommended
other thank you too, I made a choice based on all the advise, and then
on what felt right to me.
Ken
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You never have the wind with you - either it is against you or you're
having a good day. ~Daniel Behrman, The Man Who Loved Bicycles
Homepage: http://kcm-home.tripod.com/
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Date: 10 Feb 2006 23:23:04
From: Mike Rice
Subject: Re: Well it's official!
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On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:25:03 -0500, "Ken C. M."
<kencmjr-nospam@netzero.net > wrote:
>I am now a confirmed 'bent head. After much reading and advice seeking,
>I took my day off yesterday rented a car and drove (I no longer like
>riding in an MV) 100 miles to the next nearest bent shop to test a
>couple more models, the Burley Canto and the Sun EZ-Speedster. The
>Speedster was too big, couldn't even reach the pedal at it's furthest
>point from the seat which was adjusted all the way forward. And the
>Cantos' steering 'felt' funny to me. So then I test rode the EZ-1 and
>EZ-Sport again. I bought the EZ-1. It is the regular steel version. But
>it felt the most natural to me. So for all that offered advice, thank
>you. For those that recommended Sun thanks, for those that recommended
>other thank you too, I made a choice based on all the advise, and then
>on what felt right to me.
>
>Ken
Hi Ken. Congratulations, and welcome aboard!
The EZ-Sport was the first recumbent I test rode, I really liked the
position and comfort of that model. Plus I just like the 'retro' look
of the curved frame. To me it didn't seem like much better at travel
per effort than the old Varsity, especially when compared to the Tour
Easy or Burley SWB (with a higher bottom braket) Both of these bikes
seemed to require noticably less effort to get up a head of steam than
the Varsity I was accustomed to riding.
I didn't test the EZ-1, but I'm glad you got yourself one!
Indiana Mike
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Date: 10 Feb 2006 13:16:06
From: NYC XYZ
Subject: Re: Well it's official!
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stratrider wrote:
> Congratulations Ken. I bought my first bent in 1999 and still ride it
> regularly. I will caution you about one thing. And don't bother
> fighting it. You WILL ultimately own more than one bent. There are
> just two many types and styles to own just one!
>
> Jim Reilly
> Reading, PA
> 1999 RANS Stratus & 2002 Bacchetta Strada & ?
LOL! I've already been looking at other makes myself! Though the HP
SMGTe's comfort factors just can't be beat, it seems: adjustable seat
and a unique kind of full-suspension. I'm surprised they haven't
released a titanium version yet!
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Date: 10 Feb 2006 13:03:58
From: NYC XYZ
Subject: Re: Well it's official!
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Is it a boy or girl?
Please keep us posted on your honeymoon!
Ken C. M. wrote:
> I am now a confirmed 'bent head. After much reading and advice seeking,
> I took my day off yesterday rented a car and drove (I no longer like
> riding in an MV) 100 miles to the next nearest bent shop to test a
> couple more models, the Burley Canto and the Sun EZ-Speedster. The
> Speedster was too big, couldn't even reach the pedal at it's furthest
> point from the seat which was adjusted all the way forward. And the
> Cantos' steering 'felt' funny to me. So then I test rode the EZ-1 and
> EZ-Sport again. I bought the EZ-1. It is the regular steel version. But
> it felt the most natural to me. So for all that offered advice, thank
> you. For those that recommended Sun thanks, for those that recommended
> other thank you too, I made a choice based on all the advise, and then
> on what felt right to me.
>
> Ken
> --
> You never have the wind with you - either it is against you or you're
> having a good day. ~Daniel Behrman, The Man Who Loved Bicycles
>
> Homepage: http://kcm-home.tripod.com/
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Date: 10 Feb 2006 04:58:38
From: stratrider
Subject: Re: Well it's official!
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Congratulations Ken. I bought my first bent in 1999 and still ride it
regularly. I will caution you about one thing. And don't bother
fighting it. You WILL ultimately own more than one bent. There are
just two many types and styles to own just one!
Jim Reilly
Reading, PA
1999 RANS Stratus & 2002 Bacchetta Strada & ?
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