Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Rando Experience: PBP 2007
Recumbent: Bacchetta Aero
Why did you start riding bents?: Ergonomics
Why did you pick this model?: Lightweight & aerodynamic
Modifications from stock: Long cage derailleur
Lighting: Cateye HL530, TL1000&600, BOTH tail-lights failed me - perhaps due to rain(?) and/or bad switches.
Fenders: Planet Bike Speedeze, 700c radius, but still work w/ 650c wheel.
Luggage: Brainbox
Navigation: none
Bent specific riding techniques:
Riding with other bents & DF bikes: limited
Eating on a bent: as much as possible!
If you were to start again what bent/setup would you get? I find that an upright seat position is better for balance, particularly when sleep deprived. As I raise the seatback I need to move the seat backwards to maintain correct leg length. The Aero's seat attachment mechanism is not conducive to fore/aft movement on the road.
Other than that the Aero is a wonderful rando bike.
Rando Experience: PBP 2007
Recumbent: Bacchetta Aero
Why did you start riding bents?: Ergonomics
Why did you pick this model?: Lightweight & aerodynamic
Modifications from stock: Long cage derailleur
Lighting: Cateye HL530, TL1000&600, BOTH tail-lights failed me - perhaps due to rain(?) and/or bad switches.
Fenders: Planet Bike Speedeze, 700c radius, but still work w/ 650c wheel.
Luggage: Brainbox
Navigation: none
Bent specific riding techniques:
Riding with other bents & DF bikes: limited
Eating on a bent: as much as possible!
If you were to start again what bent/setup would you get? I find that an upright seat position is better for balance, particularly when sleep deprived. As I raise the seatback I need to move the seat backwards to maintain correct leg length. The Aero's seat attachment mechanism is not conducive to fore/aft movement on the road.
Other than that the Aero is a wonderful rando bike.
