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Cycling in comfort

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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

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