<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4283">Suzanne,</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4284"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4285">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.</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4299"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4327">Stephen.</div><div class="qtdSeparateBR" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4071"><br><br></div><div class="yahoo_quoted" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4333" style="display: block;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4332"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4331"> <div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4330"> <font id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4329" size="2" face="Arial"> <hr id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4328" size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Larry Black <bikelarry@gmail.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> Eric Rosenberg <wd3q@starpower.net> <br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> whirl@bilton.us; Suzanne Ito <suzanne.ito@gmail.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, January 3, 2017 6:24 AM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [Whirl] hello, and questions about riding recumbents in this area<br> </font> </div> <div class="y_msg_container" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4334"><br><div id="yiv7133800776"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4336"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4335">Thanks for the inquiry, interest, and mentions from our past and present parishioners. </div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature">Though trikes have outsold two wheel 'bents sixfold going on a decade, they are not the solution for everyone in every situation.</div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature"><br clear="none"></div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature">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.</div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature"><br clear="none"></div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature">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.</div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature"><br clear="none"></div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature">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.</div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature"><br clear="none"></div><div id="yiv7133800776AppleMailSignature">Even flagged and lighted, the low head position leaves a narrowed 'wedge'of vision instead of a safe hemisphere.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Larry Black<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4358"><a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:larry@bike123.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:larry@bike123.com" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483445117901_4359">larry@bike123.com</a></div><div><a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.bike123.com/">www.bike123.com</a></div><div>410.795.2929</div><div>301.864.2211</div><div><br clear="none"></div></div><div><div class="yiv7133800776yqt2812104694" id="yiv7133800776yqtfd48192"><br clear="none">On Jan 3, 2017, at 1:35 AM, Eric Rosenberg <<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:wd3q@starpower.net" target="_blank" href="mailto:wd3q@starpower.net">wd3q@starpower.net</a>> wrote:<br clear="none"><br clear="none"></div></div><div class="yiv7133800776yqt2812104694" id="yiv7133800776yqtfd01201"><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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Bikes@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,
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<div dir="ltr">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.
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Many thanks for any insight you can provide,</div>
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