Comments on: The best bike for NE Oregon http://www.oregoncycling.org/2007/09/the-best-bike-for-ne-oregon/ The voice of cyclists in Oregon Wed, 13 May 2009 18:00:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Recumbent Bikes http://www.oregoncycling.org/2007/09/the-best-bike-for-ne-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-8780 Recumbent Bikes Mon, 11 May 2009 20:05:16 +0000 http://www.oregoncycling.org/?p=37#comment-8780 I can see this post is more than a couple of months old. But I wanted to chime in with something to consider. Most cyclists in the United States are unfamiliar wiht Rucumbent Bikes. There are several European manufacturers that make models specifically designed for touring. The advantages are mulitple terrain and the ability to take your gear along with you. Plus no soreness from being in the seat all day. Yes it's true they are not the fastest bikes, and often not great at climbing - at least not at any reasonable speed. But the trip and experience is very enjoyable. I've ridden many different types of bicycles and I find I get the most enjoyment out of my bent. I can see this post is more than a couple of months old. But I wanted to chime in with something to consider. Most cyclists in the United States are unfamiliar wiht Rucumbent Bikes. There are several European manufacturers that make models specifically designed for touring.

The advantages are mulitple terrain and the ability to take your gear along with you. Plus no soreness from being in the seat all day.

Yes it’s true they are not the fastest bikes, and often not great at climbing – at least not at any reasonable speed. But the trip and experience is very enjoyable. I’ve ridden many different types of bicycles and I find I get the most enjoyment out of my bent.

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