The rear brake on the Proper Bike (TM) being functionally sub-optimal at present, I rode the old
iron steed to work today. My 1985 Claud Butler Super Dalesman, much upgraded and much used.
So, how did it feel?
Bad bits:
- wind resistance
- shoulder ache
- hand ache
- can't hammer the brakes without lifting the rear wheel
- freezing feet
Good bits
- better view at junctions
- nimble in traffic
- 700x32c at 90psi are more comfortable over potholes than 406xNarrow at 120psi.
Tempted to make the change permanent? Not a chance! Now my recumbent muscles are in reasonable trim
I can climb nearly as fast on the 'bent, go faster on the flat, and of course it descends like a
homesick rock. No wrist soreness, no shoulder ache, no lower back niggles. Mr Burrows has the right
of it: recumbents are just more comfortable.
--
Guy
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