The Bicycle / Biking Gear Thread

Andrew Sak said:
Maybe I should have been running a dropper post. My last ride 11 weeks ago this Friday had me grade 3 separating my shoulder. I haven't been doing many activities.
I do plan on doing some smooth rides this weekend. I've been riding the recumbent stationary bike 6 days a week.
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There is a recumbent bike shop a couple neighborhoods over. I only ever see the really old dudes riding them but I've always wanted to try one. Hope you heal up fast!
 
Lerxst said:
Real recumbent
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They seem much less visible on the road. They don't seem too agile either. You give up your leg suspension too. I would try one where there are no cars.
We used to have a guy who would ride his unicycle on the mountain bike trails. It was pretty amazing. Thought I would throw that out there.
 
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That's certainly (IMO) an issue with recumbents even with the flags they usually have. And they are much heavier so hills are going to be a workout and a half. And there are lots of hills around here. But if you have balance or back issues I can see why someone might want one. Like ebikes if it gets you out and gets some exercise you otherwise wouldn't get I think it's positive (note ebikes to me are electric bikes that you MUST pedal in order to make go, if you don't need to do that it's an electric motorcycle). I usually see one or two recumbents a day on longer weekend rides and not always old guys (a least not old to me :shrug:)
 
Andrew Sak said:
They seem much less visible on the road. They don't seem too agile either. You give up your leg suspension too. I would try one where there are no cars.
We used to have a guy who would ride his unicycle on the mountain bike trails. It was pretty amazing. Thought I would throw that out there.
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