Re: [Paddlewise] offtopic -recumbents

From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:30:51 +0000
i missed this, as i was out sick all last week...

At 07:03 11/5/99 -0800, leander_at_worldnet.att.net wrote:
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> i bought my first [and hopefully only ;-] recumbent this spring. it's
> interesting... hard to ride up some of the steeper hills, since you can't 
> just stand up!!
>mark
>
>
>Sounds like you need to change your gearing ratios so you can spin up those 
>0hills and save your knees. Which recument do you have?

the bikeE AT [ http://www.bikee.com  -- no affiliation, etc] i haven't ridden
in a long time, shattered a leg in a skiing accident, and my rheumatiod
arthritis came back out of remission [ http://www.duq.edu/PT/RA/RA.html ] so
i am trying to use non-impact sports [bike, kayak] for physical therapy.

>  BTW, how many folks on this list also own recumbents (bents) as opposed to 
> standard bikes (wedgies)?

less than 100 miles on mine. 8-(

>  How many who own recumbents also own folding kayaks?

it would be nice!! luckily i have access to everything but the ocean for
paddling here in colorado. many rivers run year around. paddle year round.

>  Regards,
>---Leander (who will try out a new recumbent on Saturday, owns a folder, and 
>is curious as to how many of us are seriously comfort-driven in our perennial 
>toy-quest).   ;-}
>leander_at_worldnet.att.com

comfort is the name of the game as we get oldder... the longer i can remain
comfortable, the longer i can pursue my hobbies...

mark

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