[Whirl] hello, and questions about riding recumbents in this area

Tue Jan 3 06:11:08 CST 2017

Suzanne,
I do not live in DC, but have bike commuted while on temporary assignment there.  I ride a Haluzak Horizon and a Bacchetta Bella, both of which I have ridden around the city without incident.  Matter of fact, I have found bike commuting around the DC area quite enjoyable because of the paths and bike lanes.  What made it even better were the number of bike commuters on the road.  Not sure I would tackle commuting on the streets on a trike because of how low they are.  I do ride a trike up to work in Harford County, but it is a Organic Transit ELF which sits much higher than a traditional trike.
Stephen.

      From: Larry Black <bikelarry at gmail.com>
 To: Eric Rosenberg <wd3q at starpower.net> 
Cc: whirl at bilton.us; Suzanne Ito <suzanne.ito at gmail.com>
 Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 6:24 AM
 Subject: Re: [Whirl] hello, and questions about riding recumbents in this area

Thanks for the inquiry, interest, and mentions from our past and present parishioners. Though trikes have outsold two wheel 'bents sixfold going on a decade, they are not the solution for everyone in every situation.
Despite coaching and disclaimer, a number of trikers tune out their anticipated real world riding when they turn our parking lot into a skidpad and our no traffic rural roads into a rally course.
Many return days, weeks, or months later noting their real world experiences - they have encountered people enjoying two wheelers that provide the same benefits of comfort and freedom from pain.
They have also noticed their limited  field of vision among motor vehicles with their head inconveniently below the average vehicle fender - these days a pick up, SUV, or minivan.
Even flagged and lighted, the low head position leaves a narrowed 'wedge'of vision instead of a safe  hemisphere.

Larry Blacklarry at bike123.comwww.bike123.com410.795.2929301.864.2211

On Jan 3, 2017, at 1:35 AM, Eric Rosenberg <wd3q at starpower.net> wrote:

Forgot to answer your second question. 

 Bikes at Vienna (Virginia) and Mt. Airy Bikes (Maryland) are the two recumbent dealers in the area. I've purchased from and had work done at both. I bought RANS V-REX and Rocket at Mt. Airy, the TerraTrike at Bikes at Vienna. 

 You can't go wrong at either one. 

 Eric

  On 1/2/2017 8:55 PM, Suzanne Ito wrote:

 Hi everyone. Does anyone on this list ride a recumbent trike in DC? I'm wondering if you feel safe doing so. I just moved from NYC where it was decidedly NOT a good idea, but now that i'm close to so many great bike trails and paths, I'd love to finally buy one for my commute between Falls Church and the Shaw area.  
  I'd also love to know if there's any shops in the area that specialize in recumbent trikes. I've demo'd the HP Gekko and Scorpion FS and a TerraTrike, and definitely liked the HP better, but would love to try the new Azub Ti-Fly before I make a final decision. 
  Many thanks for any insight you can provide, Suzanne      

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