rbent Forum - A 'bent rider is born

Welcome, Guest. Please Login.

	May 16^th, 2024, 7:37am News: Want to join the rbent Forum? See this thread.

rbent Forum › General Category › rbent Lobby
(Moderators: FlyingLaZBoy, aikigreg, Bud_Bent)

‹ Previous topic | Next topic ›

Pages: 1 2

A 'bent rider is born (Read 3755 times)

DallasBikr

rbent member

Posts: 145

A 'bent rider is born
Aug 7^th, 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.

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

IP Logged

Richard rbent member Posts: 480	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #1 - Aug 7^th, 2007, 8:49am Way to go Mrs. DB!
Back to top	Modified Bentech Bacchetta Corsa It's aaaliiiiiiiive! IP Logged

Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #2 - Aug 7^th, 2007, 8:54am She looks pretty comfortable. Let's hope the trike continues to agree with her. Welcome to the dork side, Mrs DB!
Back to top	« Last Edit: Aug 7^th, 2007, 11:14am by Bud_Bent » Bud * 2009 RANS F-5 Pro * 2009 RANS XStream * 2004 RANS Screamer My Blog - uneasy-rider.com IP Logged

FlyingLaZBoy

Moderator

'16 ICE SprintX fs,
'16 Rocket, '12 KHS
Mocha

Posts: 5803

Re: A 'bent rider is born
Reply #3 - Aug 7^th, 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!

******************
"A hundred miles on a bike? How many
days does that take you?"

******************

IP Logged

DallasBikr

rbent member

Posts: 145

Re: A 'bent rider is born
Reply #4 - Aug 7^th, 2007, 12:18pm

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

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

IP Logged

suecoop-Linda rbent member Posts: 63	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #5 - Aug 7^th, 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
Back to top	Specialize Mountain Bike (killing my wrists!) Lightning Thunderbolt IP Logged

aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #6 - Aug 8^th, 2007, 10:28am Sweet!
Back to top	I'm in it to Schwinn it. IP Logged

DallasBikr rbent member Posts: 145	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #7 - Aug 8^th, 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
Back to top	IP Logged

diannalightning Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 522	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #8 - Aug 8^th, 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.
Back to top	IP Logged

FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #9 - Aug 8^th, 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
Back to top	**************** "A hundred miles on a bike? How many days does that take you?" **************** IP Logged

DallasBikr rbent member Posts: 145	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #10 - Aug 8^th, 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
Back to top	IP Logged

FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #11 - Aug 8^th, 2007, 11:15pm John Sadowski, Mr. Bicycle-Stuff...
Back to top	**************** "A hundred miles on a bike? How many days does that take you?" **************** IP Logged

DallasBikr rbent member Posts: 145	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #12 - Aug 9^th, 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...
Back to top	IP Logged

FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #13 - Aug 9^th, 2007, 2:32pm Go for that one, it'll be three-plus years newer!! PB
Back to top	**************** "A hundred miles on a bike? How many days does that take you?" **************** IP Logged

DallasBikr rbent member Posts: 145	Re: A 'bent rider is born Reply #14 - Oct 8^th, 2007, 2:41pm Got it. Did 1.5 miles yesterday with my lovely bride on her new ride...
Back to top	IP Logged

Pages: 1 2

rbent Forum › General Category › rbent Lobby
(Moderators: FlyingLaZBoy, aikigreg, Bud_Bent)

‹ Previous topic | Next topic ›