Cycling in comfort

[thermidorthelobster]

I made the mistake a couple of weeks ago of trying out a recumbent bike.

It was a mistake cos
a) they are infinitely more comfortable than normal bikes*
b) they are also damned expensive (like, £1400 for the one I took a shine to)

The Evil Lobster part of my brain is trying to convince me that if I had a recumbent, I'd like it so much and be so comfortable that I'd cycle to work and get fit and healthy and all would be rosy.

The Good Lobster is telling me that my Marin Hawk Hill is only about a year old and has had less than 100 miles put on it, and that I'd probably never get around to riding into work and it would be a big white elephant and a total waste of money.

Anybody into recumbents here?

Anybody want to buy a Hawk Hill in tip-top condition? :D

* last time I went for a 10 mile ride some very personal bits of me actually WENT to SLEEP!

[paul_humphreys]

Like this

Paul

[thermidorthelobster]

Just like that, but it's 2 years old and the reserve is a grand - you could get a brand new one for about £1350.

At least they (apparently) hold their value.

[Highlander1]

Could be a bit like my tread mill in the living room gets polished more than it gets used! :x

[Bush Tucker Man]

I'll admit a Recumbent is one of the fewt ypes of bike I've never tried over the years.

They always seem so scarily low down

[littlepow]

Anybody want to buy a Hawk Hill in tip-top condition? :D

Could be tempted.....  :twisted:

[thermidorthelobster]

They always seem so scarily low down

Yes, you're not wrong.  If I get one, I'm not just getting a flag, I'm getting an orange flashing light on a pole!

Littlepow - £650 new, 1 year old, less than 100 miles, extra comfort saddle and trip computer - PM me an offer  8)  If you want to save up for a couple of months then that's fine, because I'd have to save up for the balance!

[ian_s]

just get a better saddle on the bike you have
i spent about 30 quid on my saddle and its really comfy, i did about 6 miles a few days back and a bum didnt hurt at all
the rest of me did, but thats cos i am unfit :D

[thermidorthelobster]

I did try to get the best I could actually - it's not the standard seat on the Marin.  It might be because I'm quite tall;  maybe I'm leaning forward too much, but the guy in the bike shop the other day seemed to think the handlebar height was about right for me.  I've never yet found a bike seat I found comfortable (apart from the recumbent of course).

[Lee_D]

They don't look much like they can be stepped off like a normal bike in the event of a collision.

I'd like a go on a car park but as for taking one on a road I think theres more chance of getting me on a motorbike.

[Bush Tucker Man]

just get a better saddle on the bike you have
i spent about 30 quid on my saddle and its really comfy, i did about 6 miles a few days back and a bum didnt hurt at all
the rest of me did, but thats cos i am unfit :D

Flite Titaniums were always good for me.
I had on on my Pace Research, still got one on my Dyna-Tech.
But, oddly, had a Rolls on the cyclo-cross bike :?  
(& there's a quite good plastic 'non-slip' saddle on my 'Yellow-bike)