Many thanks to Robert for showing me around at Rose City Recumbents and formally introducing me to the Cruzbikes. I know Robert was giving up more of his Saturday than he intended to show me the bikes and let me try them out.
I'm happy to say..."what's all the hub-bub about?" Okay, so maybe I wasn't perfectly graceful about turning around in the very narrow streets around the shop, but I am not quite sure I could have made the same turn at the same speed (slow) on my Corsa. The bike was set up a little long for me and it still felt great! I am still not certain that a Vendetta will be my new "fast" toy, but I can certainly see some benefits. Pushing the pedals was an instant response, and it really seemed far to easy to get up to speed quickly. I wish I had been wearing my helmet, 'cause the headrest without one was more comfortable any other reclined seat headrest I have felt--and I want to know it feels the same with a helmet on.
Curiously, it seemed the harder I pushed, the more my oscillations decreased. Just seemed easier to get the arms in synch with a little more gear resistance. Overall, I would say it's easy to read the hype (including all the "how to" instructions) and get a little freaked out before your first ride. It was certainly no more difficult or nerve-wracking than my first recumbent ride--and may have well been less so. For a recumbent-experienced person, there really shouldn't be much of a transition. There is some...I can pedal through a turn without striking a heel!!!
Once again, many thanks to Robert and the whole forum here. Now I have much to think about
I'm happy to say..."what's all the hub-bub about?" Okay, so maybe I wasn't perfectly graceful about turning around in the very narrow streets around the shop, but I am not quite sure I could have made the same turn at the same speed (slow) on my Corsa. The bike was set up a little long for me and it still felt great! I am still not certain that a Vendetta will be my new "fast" toy, but I can certainly see some benefits. Pushing the pedals was an instant response, and it really seemed far to easy to get up to speed quickly. I wish I had been wearing my helmet, 'cause the headrest without one was more comfortable any other reclined seat headrest I have felt--and I want to know it feels the same with a helmet on.
Curiously, it seemed the harder I pushed, the more my oscillations decreased. Just seemed easier to get the arms in synch with a little more gear resistance. Overall, I would say it's easy to read the hype (including all the "how to" instructions) and get a little freaked out before your first ride. It was certainly no more difficult or nerve-wracking than my first recumbent ride--and may have well been less so. For a recumbent-experienced person, there really shouldn't be much of a transition. There is some...I can pedal through a turn without striking a heel!!!
Once again, many thanks to Robert and the whole forum here. Now I have much to think about
