<div dir="ltr">Sorry Whirlers, my note flew away before editing and completing<div>Here's the full note:</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Thanks for the inquiry, interest, and mentions from our past and present parishioners. </div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">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="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">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="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Some 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="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">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="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Even flagged and lighted, the low head position leaves a narrowed 'wedge'of vision instead of a safe hemisphere afforded when your viewpoint is above a fender.</div></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Some get this wrong as the 'anti-trike' but lo, that's not our point.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">There are many who simply cannot afford to risk a fall, who cannot balance a two wheeler, and people like us that just enjoy triking.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">We have some great places here and in Florida to enjoy ours, but riding them out here in the sticks on the hilly, windy, shoulder-compromised roadways is a no go.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">We're fortunate to be able to enjoy our Easyracers for places we are not comfortable triking.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">We like group riding very much, and when triking it's awkward when there are so many on uprights. The dynamic does not lend itself to as easy a mix, and too many of our (deprived) upright friends find it awkward having us along.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">When a customer arrives and asks about trikes we usually put out a bike as well if it appears they are able to operate one. We provide lessons on both.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Invariably, after a spin 'round the 3 acre parking lot (which often becomes a skidpad), the trike is hands-down the winner in the thrill category.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The trike is the go-kart or sports car they always loved , It's as thrilling as a roller coaster in turns since it generates side thrusts with a slight turn of a wrist.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Of course like anything that has such an exciting initial thrill, the body gets accustomed to much of that aspect and after a real world experience, thrills can diminish though the comfort remains.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Sensibly, we encourage and allow trikes to go on extended test rides - to the home neighborhood, to the favorite trail, even on weekend group rides.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">For many like us, the solution is the bike and the trike.Change is good.n We ride our trikes in the trike-friendly areas and on trike-centric rides with other trikers.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">The bikes, which fit easily and quickly on our compact car, go other places.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Hopefully this is not a political rant but a real world take on what we have done thousands of times for 30 years with our trikes and 40 with our 'bents.</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Happy New Year!</div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></div><div id="gmail-m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px">Larry and Linda</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 6:24 AM, Larry Black <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:bikelarry@gmail.com" target="_blank">bikelarry@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>Thanks for the inquiry, interest, and mentions from our past and present parishioners. </div><div id="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature">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="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature">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="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature">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="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature">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="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_2838737744985056049AppleMailSignature">Even flagged and lighted, the low head position leaves a narrowed 'wedge'of vision instead of a safe hemisphere.<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br><br>Larry Black<div><a href="mailto:larry@bike123.com" target="_blank">larry@bike123.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.bike123.com" target="_blank">www.bike123.com</a></div><div><a href="tel:(410)%20795-2929" value="+14107952929" target="_blank">410.795.2929</a></div><div><a href="tel:(301)%20864-2211" value="+13018642211" target="_blank">301.864.2211</a></div><div><br></div></font></span></div><div><div class="h5"><div><br>On Jan 3, 2017, at 1:35 AM, Eric Rosenberg <<a href="mailto:wd3q@starpower.net" target="_blank">wd3q@starpower.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
<font size="+1"><tt>Forgot to answer your second question. <br>
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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,
the TerraTrike at Bikes@Vienna. <br>
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You can't go wrong at either one. <br>
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Eric<br>
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<div class="m_2838737744985056049moz-cite-prefix">On 1/2/2017 8:55 PM, Suzanne Ito wrote:<br>
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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>
<div>Suzanne</div>
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