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bentmore
a Commuter
from Mpls. MNDate Reviewed: May 29, 2003
Strengths: You sit high... perhaps higher than any other 'bent. That's a plus for commuting. It's fast. When I take the seat off, it fits in my bike locker at work (it has a quick-release seat which makes that convenient)Weaknesses: Expensive. QR seat comes off easy, but I have to make sure it's properly aligned when I try to put it back on. You need to have a rear view mirror, as you're so reclined that you have little ability to look back. Tires availability (24 x 1 1/8) is limited. The handling is "twitchy" (or "responsive" if you want to put a positive spin on it). You don't want to hit a slippery patch.Bottom Line: I'm a "fast commuter". I have a 10 mile commute (each way). After back surgery in '95, I was having a hard time on my road bike. A buddy got me interested in 'bents. I test road a bunch, and went with the 2001 Vision Saber (24" wheels) SWB recumbent. It's faster than any of my "wedgie" road bikes.
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$2200.00
Purchased At: Calhoun Cycle
Similar Products Used: In 2002 I built a LWB recumbent - an Easy Racer knockoff. It's much more stable that the Vision Saber. It's fast, but I've not ridden it enough to be sure if it's faster or slower than the Vision. It'
Bike Setup: Shimano 105 components; chrome-moly frame; Radical large seat bag (for commuting)
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