I'm interested in going recumbent - doing lots of reading, not much test riding, yet - lbs doesn't carry any 'bents, so I'm going to have to travel in order to try them out. Here's my issue, though - I've got kids who like to ride. I've got a 6 yr old on a trail-behind on my present (conventional) bike, and she loves it. I don't think a 'bent will work if I can't take her with me most of the time. So -- what are my options? will this work, or should I forget it?
At this point, I've got nothing but the trail-behind, so this can enter into my choice of 'bent -- any thoughts about what models/types work better for this stuff would be appreciated...
I'm interested in going recumbent - doing lots of reading, not much test riding, yet - lbs doesn't carry any 'bents, so I'm going to have to travel in order to try them out. Here's my issue, though - I've got kids who like to ride. I've got a 6 yr old on a trail-behind on my present (conventional) bike, and she loves it. I don't think a 'bent will work if I can't take her with me most of the time. So -- what are my options? will this work, or should I forget it?
At this point, I've got nothing but the trail-behind, so this can enter into my choice of 'bent -- any thoughts about what models/types work better for this stuff would be appreciated...
Get a bent with a relative high point of gravity, and make sure the attachment is compatible with the recumbent (some attach to the seatbolt on conventional bike). I have ridden my Evita lowracer with my 7yo daughter on a trailerbike, but the low center of gravity demands lots of attention from the riders. The trailerbike is attached over the rear axle (on a strong carrier) in my case.
