At 07:17 PM 9/24/04 -0400, Howard Darr wrote:
>Larry Black is a great bent guy so is Peter Stull in Alred NY has one that
>hangs from the shop ceiling that is in time line.
How would one go about watching for vintage recumbents for sale? Preferably
British, preferably a Fred Grubb? Though a Mochet wouldn't be hard to take.
>I rode a Linnear above seat stearing. Larry's comment on that one was
>"never should have happened"
Amen, one of the worst ideas ever, though the USS versions weren't bad.
>There are however many that are very ridable and some raceworthy,
Still a lot of poorly designed ones on the market, but more good ones
coming out every year.
> for many it is the only way to continue riding
Even with North Road bars, I had shoulder and hand pain riding my '58 Jack Taylor on the 5 mile short route at this years ABCE ride. Yet I can stay on one of my bents all day. Another advantage is a heart rate about 20 beats slower for the same perceived effort.
If I can't find a vintage 'bent, plan "B" is to build one with lugs and
vintage components.
> and for others just plain old giddy fun.
That too.
Mark Stonich;
BikeSmith Design & Fabrication LLC
http://bikesmithdesign.com