Just a few jottings and looking for any views from more experienced AZ members.
My aim:- I'm overweight and unfit right now and have been going down hill since retiring 3 years ago. I would like to do some gentle cycling around the local lanes here in Norfolk UK with my wife and two dogs. Maybe taking a packed lunch and giving ourselves and dogs a walk and a picnic in the fresh air along by the river- that sort of thing.
My wants:- Wife and I have bikes and have enjoyed short rides together but both end up with 'numb bums'. Have tried several different saddles but none have been much help. We must have odd shaped rear ends! So the idea of a recumbent with a small but way more comfortable seat sounds attractive.
I also like the idea that you can poodle along looking at the countryside at a slow walking pace if you want to without putting feet down or wobbling all over the road.
My don't wants:- I really am not keen on the idea of being as low as many bents seating seem to put you. I don't want to be laid back with feet in the air either. The idea of being at the height of the average car doorhandle or having a tractor looming over me as it passes is scarey. I'd like a riding position closer to that of a standard bike. Not upright with all weight on the posterior but higher and more upright than many recumbents.
My likes so far:- I have bought lots of Brads plans and read thousands of posts on this site but can't quite make up my mind how to go. My first thoughts are either the Tri-cruiser or DeltaRunner which both seem to be pretty close to my ideal. I have a pile of mountain bikes and have bought some 1.5" steel box section. I have lots of steel bits as my hobby has been metalwork and welding for years and I'm a bit of a hoarder! I think I can happily make either of these two designs. Ultimately likely two of them for self and wife. The dogs have a doggy trailer
I have a small problem right now in that I was re-roofing an extension recently and fell off the roof into a wheelbarrow. Only a cracked rib but some severe lacerations which are causing problems and a sprained wrist and shoulder. All this should heal up soon so I'm hoping to start this summer.
Delta or tadpole that is the question. Or maybe something else that you guys feel would be better suited.
Would love to hear your thoughts
Thanks
John
My aim:- I'm overweight and unfit right now and have been going down hill since retiring 3 years ago. I would like to do some gentle cycling around the local lanes here in Norfolk UK with my wife and two dogs. Maybe taking a packed lunch and giving ourselves and dogs a walk and a picnic in the fresh air along by the river- that sort of thing.
My wants:- Wife and I have bikes and have enjoyed short rides together but both end up with 'numb bums'. Have tried several different saddles but none have been much help. We must have odd shaped rear ends! So the idea of a recumbent with a small but way more comfortable seat sounds attractive.
I also like the idea that you can poodle along looking at the countryside at a slow walking pace if you want to without putting feet down or wobbling all over the road.
My don't wants:- I really am not keen on the idea of being as low as many bents seating seem to put you. I don't want to be laid back with feet in the air either. The idea of being at the height of the average car doorhandle or having a tractor looming over me as it passes is scarey. I'd like a riding position closer to that of a standard bike. Not upright with all weight on the posterior but higher and more upright than many recumbents.
My likes so far:- I have bought lots of Brads plans and read thousands of posts on this site but can't quite make up my mind how to go. My first thoughts are either the Tri-cruiser or DeltaRunner which both seem to be pretty close to my ideal. I have a pile of mountain bikes and have bought some 1.5" steel box section. I have lots of steel bits as my hobby has been metalwork and welding for years and I'm a bit of a hoarder! I think I can happily make either of these two designs. Ultimately likely two of them for self and wife. The dogs have a doggy trailer
I have a small problem right now in that I was re-roofing an extension recently and fell off the roof into a wheelbarrow. Only a cracked rib but some severe lacerations which are causing problems and a sprained wrist and shoulder. All this should heal up soon so I'm hoping to start this summer.
Delta or tadpole that is the question. Or maybe something else that you guys feel would be better suited.
Would love to hear your thoughts
Thanks
John