Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by Yellow band

I love these rims/ wheels with color. My s/o's new bicycle has colored *rims*....Now, I look at that long chain and how low that sits to the ground, do you ride it like a recumbant bike? It's like nothing I have ever seen! Making me like it even more. Have you been out on it yet Drew?

Yes ma'am I have been riding it quite a bit actually. You sit on it like you would a chopper motorcycle, if that helps. It's got ape hanger handlebars that are about shoulder-height. The crank is forward, so you can sit low to the ground but still it doesn't feel cramped to pedal. It's got a shimano nexus 3-speed rear hub, and the gearing is just fine for me. I mostly stay in second. 1st gear is only for hill climbing (and theres not hills around here), and 3rd is if I really want to go fast. It's an absolute blast to ride and I love it.