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Uncle Gonzo
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 21, 2010
Strengths: Comfort, looks cool, stares and "ohhs and awws" from people.Weaknesses: Learning curve to ride a high crank bike, some wobble during starts until you get comfortable with it. Might be difficult to find an experienced mechanic where you live.Bottom Line: This is my first bike(a Giro 26), except for some Kmart specials I have used around the neighborhood. I have some guys I work with who do a 150 mile ride from Houston to Austin every year on DFs. I got this so I could train to ride with them. I don't experience any of the pains that they do. I reguallary ride 20-35 miles, and my rear end feels fine when I get off, not even sore the next day. There is a small learning curve to learning to ride a high racer, but once you put in 100 to 200 miles, you will be riding like you have been on this type of bike your whole life. If you think you would be challenged by the high crank position, I would recommend the Giro 20 or a long wheel base recumbent with a lower BB.
Favorite Ride: my own routes
Price Paid:
$625.00
Purchased At: craiglist
Similar Products Used: Test rode a Rans Xstream, Bacchetta Strada, Cycle Genius Falcon.
Bike Setup: Changed tires to Continental Gatorskins 1.25 inch. Upgraded real derailuer to a Sram x9 When the x7 got old.
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Petra
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 22, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable
Fun to ride
Fairly easy to learn to ride
Weaknesses: A little heavy but I can still lift it and put in on the bike rack.Bottom Line: The Giro 20 is my first recumbent. I decided to switch from a road bike to a recumbent after developing severe neck problems--pinched nerve, arm falling asleep, extremely uncomfortable when riding long miles on the road bike. So far, I am enjoying the switch. When I am done with my rides, I don't feel tired, the neck isn't in pain, the hands/arms feel fine. I am a bit slower going uphill but hopefully in time I will get stronger. When choosing, I narrowed it down to the Giro 20 and the Corsa 24. I chose the Giro 20 because it was more comfortable and I felt I could start and stop a little easier. The dual 24 wheels on the Corsa made riding it a little more difficult for someone like me just starting to ride a recumbent. I have 2 other road bikes in the garage. I rode one of the them today and it definitely reminded how much more comfortable riding the Giro 20 is. I think over time I will probably end up selling the road bikes and upgrading to an even better recumbent. But for now, I like the Giro 20.
Favorite Ride: Hotter N Hell Wichita Falls, TX
Price Paid:
$1495.00
Purchased At: Easy Streets Recumbe
Similar Products Used: Test rode Rans Rocket and Lightening Phantom recumbents and Corsa 24
Bike Setup: Standard set up from dealer except I switched to SRAM X-5 Avid shifters instead of the grip shifters, put carbon water bottle holders (from other road bike) and brain box.
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Bill Welsh
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 18, 2008
Strengths: Ride, build quality, components, comfort and feel. Speed is awesome on a Bacchetta. I can ride all day in comfort. Over 7 hours on this bike and I got off of it smiling. Not on any other bike I have owned in 30 years can I say that!!Weaknesses: A bit slower than my fast DF bikes, but maybe I am just enjoying the view and experince better.Bottom Line: To add to my previous review after months of riding and making several changes to the Giro. I managed to do the Hastings Hilly 100 with my new Giro. Normally I go with DF riders but this ride I did alone to set my own "Bent" pace and not hold anyone back. The hills on this course are demoralizing and steep. I made it on my Giro with legs tired, but body intact and pain free. A first in the 3 times I've done this event. The other times were on standard and touring bikes (diamond frames). I switched from the stock tires (Kenda) to the Swalbes and I noticed an immediate improvement in slow speed handling and staight line control. This really helps slogging up steep long hills in Hastings county. The more I rode the Giro, the more I couldn't wait to ride it. My diamond frames gathered dust in my garage as my choice always seemed to be the Giro, even if it was just bombing around the neighbourhood! I love this bike. No complaints except maybe that I don't start as well as I would like to sometimes. I am getting better though! Every time I get on any of my diamond frame bikes now, I wonder how I managed to enjoy cycling. They are so uncomfortable and ordinary. The Bacchetta brings the fun back and more (comfort!). Buy or at least try a recumbent. Preferably go on a long ride on one and then tell me you don't like them! The Giro brakes well, rides and handles geat, comfortable, and quiet. I am so happy with the bike and the company behind it.
Favorite Ride: Hastings Hilly 100
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Urbane Cyclist in To
Similar Products Used: Demo'd: Corsa (fast but my feet are higher), Rans Rocket (slow), Rans F5 (hated the bars and components), Giro 26 (nice, higher feet and heavier than my Giro).
Bike Setup: 2008 Giro TT stock with Crank Brothers Candy pedals, Specialized Sport cordless computer (perfect for the Giro), Swalbe Marathon Racer 1.5's (fast - love 'em)
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Bill
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Strengths: Fairly guick. Comfortable seating (Euromesh) and good components, build quality and ease of handling. Gearing is wide as well. Fit and finish above average.
Great company to buy from. They stand behind Bacchetta's after the sale.Weaknesses: Handling is a bit too quick! It will take time to get used to it. It's the nature of the 20 inch front tire that does it. A very light touch on the bars when climbing is maditory!Bottom Line: This bike is a new 2008 Giro 20TT. 26/20 with Alu frame/fork in Mango.
I tried several Bents before choosing this one. I had to go with one that would do all well and I thought this one was it.
I test rode a Rans Rocket (communting/fun only), a Giro 26/26 steel frame and a used Bacchetta Corsa. The high racers are fast, and feel most like a diamond frame road bike, but the crankset is higher on these. I thought that a determent for possbile touring in the future so I chose the 20TT. I feel slow on it, but 1st ride I did 92 kilometers and came home with no sore back or butt. Legs not too bad either. Time will improve my newly used "bent" muscles! Fast bike into the wind, downhill and on the flats. Climbs seem slow and wobbly. I will improve I am sure. Comfort is top drawer.
Favorite Ride: Any ride with my son
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Urbane Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Mentioned above. Only test rides though.
Bike Setup: Standard.
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Jay Westfall
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 14, 2008
Strengths: Great value for the money. You can easily pick up a used one for around $800. Mine had beem upgraded to Dura-Ace bar end shifters, and I think they work great and a good mod. Recurve seat is superb.Weaknesses: Drivetrain can be noisy if you do not keep it well lubed.
A little heavy at 31lbs, but not bad.Bottom Line: This is my first recumbent and I could not be happier with it. A really great bike for a beginning bent rider. The 26x20 has a very short learning curve. I am amazed after a ride how great I feel. No sore neck, wrists, or rear end. I can't see going back to a DF. I am a little slower, maybe 1mph on my Giro vs my Klein, but I really don't care!
Favorite Ride: Rolling Hills
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: Used - BentRideronli
Similar Products Used: Home built swb recumbent
Bike Setup: Stock except for Dura-Ace bar end shifters.
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