2point1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bicycles are dangerous enough on the street. Being on a recumbent you sit lower and the people in car's and SUV's loose sight of you over the hood and 1/4 panel. In a line of cars the only one to get a good look at you is the first car, the next cars you kind of pop up out of nowhere. Some recumbent riders use a 1/4 inch pole with a flag on it. This does not help. The flag points straight back because of the wind. It needs to be 3x bigger and sit at an angle so it faces flat to oncoming cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Oh my......my butt is sore but it will adapt.....I hope. Great vintage photo Neil! Two talented sophmores! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Bum Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 You'll get the butt callouses built up soon enough. Get bike shorts w/ pads (don't cheap out), and if that's not enough you could swap the saddle out. WTB and Serfas make some comfy saddles, at least according to my butt, just make sure to get one of the narrow ones (better for dudes, better for long rides). And hybrids dorky? No way. Maybe to the fat loser babies who never get off the couch. That bike you got looks like a blast to ride, nice choice, and nice deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) WTB and Serfas make some comfy saddles, at least according to my butt, just make sure to get one of the narrow ones (better for dudes, better for long rides). That depends on the width of your sit bones. Apparently I have wide birthing hips or something so they're a little far apart. Personally I like the WTB downhill saddles because of this. Wide sit bones and narrow seats basically means your junk gets its circulation cut off. I like this guy: http://www.mtbr.com/cat/controls/saddle/wtb/power-v-dh-race/prd_413223_140crx.aspx The rails are 1mm thicker than usual too so it is really rigid, it doesn't flex. When I ride it is freeriding in nasty rocky stuff so I notice it. Edited March 18, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ridden the new bike 3 times. Less sore this morning but far from normal. Lot of varying information on "butt soreness". Some say ride till you get use to it....others say give it a rest. Getting ready to take another short ride. We will see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Bum Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 MLO, to thy own ischial spacing be true. Ergonomic saddle fit can make or break the enjoyment. Tarheel, it is a bit of an acquired pain. You'll get conditioned to it, but at the same time don't avoid trying others if it keeps you riding and enjoying the bike. The classic Flight shape fits me best, but on my roadie I have a Serfas dd pro, which is similar but much more comfy (a non-cutaway but still a ball saver by design). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2point1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Seats http://www.blueskycycling.com/cat-saddle.htm This is the one I use http://www.amazon.com/Selle-Italia-Q-Bik-SE-Saddle/dp/B00C6BRYJQ Seat Post - shock absorbing http://www.jensonusa.com/Seatposts/Cane-Creek-Thudbuster-LT-Seatpost For the price this one looks good. http://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/Blackburn/Blackburn-Ciento-Saddle-Black.axd I ride in shorts like these. http://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/Fox/Fox-Ranger-Shorts.axd Edited March 18, 2015 by 2point1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks Ski Bum.....rode again this afternoon and less sore. I'll get use to it. 2point1......thanks for those links. Some of those saddles are at great prices! What's the scoop with your forum name? Tomorrow a warm up and I'll ride a bit further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ever thought of a unicycle for those short jaunts to the corner store? Helps your sense of balance and builds your legs up since you can't coast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2point1 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 2speakers.1sub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Ever thought of a unicycle for those short jaunts to the corner store? Helps your sense of balance and builds your legs up since you can't coast Yes Edited March 19, 2015 by DizRotus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Ridden the new bike 3 times. Less sore this morning but far from normal. Lot of varying information on "butt soreness". Some say ride till you get use to it....others say give it a rest. Do yourself a favor and get a Serfas seat with thick foam and springs under the seat, like the old messenger seats. Mine has a "nut channel" for greater comfort. My legs give out long before my butt gets sore when I ride my mountain bike with this seat on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I hope the OP doesn't mind if I join the conversation, but it seems like there are some very knowledgeable bicycle people in this thread.. My endless search of Klipsch speakers led me into a dingy pawn shop yeaster day and I ran across this for $700: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I am sure I could get it for $500 out the door. What do you guys think? It seemed to fit me perfect but I have been out of the mountain biking game for years. I used to be a huge Specialized fan. What do you guys think for $500? Edited March 19, 2015 by K5SS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Bicycles are dangerous enough on the street. Being on a recumbent you sit lower and the people in car's and SUV's loose sight of you over the hood and 1/4 panel. In a line of cars the only one to get a good look at you is the first car, the next cars you kind of pop up out of nowhere. Some recumbent riders use a 1/4 inch pole with a flag on it. This does not help. The flag points straight back because of the wind. It needs to be 3x bigger and sit at an angle so it faces flat to oncoming cars. The biggest problem with any bike on the road is people trying to pass you. I gave it up because of this. They think they can squeeze by, then you get the shaft when they are wrong. Only way to counter this is to seemingly be a jerk and ride down the middle of the street instead of closer to the edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2point1 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) K5 try this http://www.bicyclebluebook.com/SearchBikes.aspx Edited March 19, 2015 by 2point1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks fot that link! Looks like that bike was around $2k new. For $500, I am going to go snag it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Go get it K5SS and show some pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 What do you guys think for $500? It appears to be a 2012 or 13 Stumpy. $500??? Yes go for it!!! It may need a little work but that is a very decent deal... Good luck with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Ever thought of a unicycle for those short jaunts to the corner store? Helps your sense of balance and builds your legs up since you can't coast Yes Double yes Two wheels are for wimps. I don't remember the size... could be anything from a seven footer up to a ten footer (7,8,9,10) Starting on a little one however, is recommended as prudent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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