Aric wrote:

> This is the bike I ride.
> 
> http://www.haluzak.com/products/horizon.htm
> 
> The feature which attracted me to this particular model is 
> user "X-Seam"
> adjustment at the crank, not at the seat.  (X-Seam is the 
> distance from a wall to your heel, when sitting on the floor 
> with back against the wall and legs extended.)  Most 
> recumbents adjust for X-Seam at the seat, resulting in a 
> change in your position relative to the wheels and the 
> steering mechanism.
> The adjustment at the crank does require changing the number 
> of links in the chain, however.
> 
> Recumbents bikes are a blast to ride.  Underseat steering is 
> easier than one might think, and very natural feeling.
> 
> I need to get mine tuned-up to enjoy the spring-ish weather!

Great link, thanks.

I would like to try one of these out myself, but getting test rides on any
cycle is difficult enough - if not impossible - and despite being in 4 very
good shops recently, I have yet to see a recumbent displayed. The recumbent
sounds a delight to ride.

I must pop into Condor and see what they have on display.

Malcolm 


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