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Message started by DallasBikr on Aug 7th, 2007, 8:20am

Title: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Aug 7th, 2007, 8:20am

Mrs. DB logged 1.1 miles last night on a borrowed Sun trike.  This is huge.  Long story short, she has nerve issues that jack up her back, neck, legs, etc.  Good days mean a cane, bad mean a wheelchair or walker.  No pain from the trike, and she really likes the downhills in my neighborhood.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/DallasBikr/Deb_Trike2.jpg


Yes, I know...no helmet.  But, 5mph on a trike in my 'hood is pretty safe.  If we buy it, she gets a helmet, flag, bottle cage, etc.

DB

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by Richard on Aug 7th, 2007, 8:49am

Way to go Mrs. DB!  :)

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 7th, 2007, 8:54am

She looks pretty comfortable. Let's hope the trike continues to agree with her. Welcome to the dork side, Mrs DB!

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 7th, 2007, 10:51am

Glad it worked for you!!!  The "OSS" steering version is about ten pounds lighter, but she may like the lower steering position of the USX better.

Investing in some sandals with SPDs and the half-and-half pedals wouldn't be a stupid idea -- she'll find it helps with the pedaling, and keeps her feet on the pedals during bumps.

We had a lot of fun with the USX...  And I'll bet you find YOURSELF riding it on occasion...  Enjoy!

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Aug 7th, 2007, 12:18pm

yep...some sort of clip system will definitely be part of it....once she gets used to not having them ;)

If I get her hooked, I'm covered for at least a B-Day, Christmas and the next anniversary!

The underseat steering really appeals, as having her arms up for an extended period would cause pinched nerves.  The medical issue she has causes some really weird things t happen, so this her trike may be exactly what we've been looking for.  A pool works too, but this is cheaper :0

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by suecoop-Linda on Aug 7th, 2007, 7:01pm

Welcome the new rider!  It was my husband that got me started, now I don't want to stop.  Hope this enables her to ride without pain on the good days.  Who knows maybe this will help her to have more good days!  Awesome!
Linda

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by aikigreg on Aug 8th, 2007, 10:28am

Sweet!

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Aug 8th, 2007, 2:20pm

Well....the price tag is too high for her to be comfortable with, but she really likes the bike.

Are there any trustworthy used 'bent sites out there?  eBay only has one of these, and its 900, pickup in Colorado only.

Thanks,

DB

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by diannalightning on Aug 8th, 2007, 2:32pm

The guys sent me to Bent Rider On-line, Richardson's classifieds.  I also went to Hostle Shoppe classifieds and Crazy Guy on a bike classifieds.  Also, take a look at AmeriCruisers.  A friend has nerve issues and went to them.  Somehow, he got his medical insurance to help pay for part of the cruiser.

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 8th, 2007, 3:59pm

We sold ours last year to a couple where the guy was recovering from brain surgery, and wanted it for rehab purposes.  If I can get the contact info from John S. for who we sold ours to last year, you might be able to contact them to see if they're done with it...  I think we sold it to 'em for $500 (?).

Paul

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Aug 8th, 2007, 9:04pm

John S?  From BikeMart?  I'd love to pick one up at that price...

I cheated her.  The 1.1 miles was actually 1.44.  I know, because we did it again tonight!  No stopping this time :)

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 8th, 2007, 11:15pm

John Sadowski, Mr. Bicycle-Stuff...

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Aug 9th, 2007, 8:40am

If you can easily get that info, that would be cool :)

I have a line on a new one at a really good price as well.  Friend in the industry...

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 9th, 2007, 2:32pm

Go for that one, it'll be three-plus years newer!!

PB

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Oct 8th, 2007, 2:41pm

Got it.  Did 1.5 miles yesterday with my lovely bride on her new ride...

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 8th, 2007, 4:38pm

Excellent!!!   Congratulations....   Now all you have to do is buy all that stuff for night and winter riding!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by Bud_Bent on Oct 8th, 2007, 7:15pm

Photos! We need photos!

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by DallasBikr on Oct 8th, 2007, 10:20pm


FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Excellent!!!   Congratulations....   Now all you have to do is buy all that stuff for night and winter riding!!!!   ;D



At 1.5 miles per ride, she doesn't even use a water bottle yet :)

Yet.

Pictures from the next ride if I can...

DB

Title: Re: A 'bent rider is born
Post by Mrs Strada on Oct 12th, 2007, 9:38pm

Congrats, a new lady bent rider. From one lady bent rider to another way to go!!!!!!!!

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