tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post114956345652523291..comments2023-11-02T01:35:40.109-07:00Comments on VelociPete: Test RidesFrostbikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608713389249262920noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1157036235986115682006-08-31T07:57:00.000-07:002006-08-31T07:57:00.000-07:00Thank you for posting your impression of the Sun E...Thank you for posting your impression of the Sun EZ-Tad. I've been thinking about buying a tadpole recumbent, but have never tried one or seen one other than pictures on the internet. The ones that looked like they were well designed cost well over $2000, which is outside my price range right now. I was thinking that the EZ-Tad looked like a decent trike. Since your review is very positive, I'm going to have to go to the nearest stocking bike shop and take one for a test ride myself. I'm hoping to use whatever I get as a commuting vehicle (10 miles each way) to reduce my fuel usage and so that I can get some exercise without causing further injury to my back.Timothy A. Logsdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846789006061084716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149890663616285702006-06-09T15:04:00.000-07:002006-06-09T15:04:00.000-07:00Go Pete! you can smell the kill, or to be more pl...Go Pete! you can smell the kill, or to be more pleasant, the fresh aroma of a newly-cooked pie. that's stupid too. well, good luck.LvilleTexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16733840950451530910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149868759230183322006-06-09T08:59:00.000-07:002006-06-09T08:59:00.000-07:00Thanks! I sent the guy an e-mail!Thanks! I sent the guy an e-mail!Frostbikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608713389249262920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149696742770242632006-06-07T09:12:00.000-07:002006-06-07T09:12:00.000-07:00I was thinking about the visibility issue too - fr...I was thinking about the visibility issue too - from your perspective, being able to see cross-traffic at intersections past parked cars, etc. <BR/><BR/>You could always put one of those nice orange flags on a stick off the front... <BR/><BR/>Hee.Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122872434141541894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149651351529213832006-06-06T20:35:00.000-07:002006-06-06T20:35:00.000-07:00From what I've read, trikes get noticed more than ...From what I've read, trikes get noticed more than regular bikes. Somebody explained it as people sort of automatically recognize and categorize objects while they drive. And when it's something out of the ordinary, they notice. Bike, check. Sedan, check. Trike. Wait, trike?Frostbikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608713389249262920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149650302194870712006-06-06T20:18:00.000-07:002006-06-06T20:18:00.000-07:00At the 2005 Ironman I rode the last 25 miles near ...At the 2005 Ironman I rode the last 25 miles near a guy on a trike. I was blown away how fast he was. The only reason I saw him for so long was that he couldn't get up the hills as fast as me. But he would fly by on the flats and downhills. He also looked a lot fresher then me by the end of 100 miles. My biggest concern was the ability for cars to see him. He sat so low to the ground it was scary.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149620081293697922006-06-06T11:54:00.000-07:002006-06-06T11:54:00.000-07:00They had a program in the past where they would pu...They had a program in the past where they would put you in touch with a local customer and let you "kick the tires". Maybe you could ask them if they still do that. Or check out the lounge for a local owner.<BR/> http://www.wizwheelz.com/ttlounge.htm<BR/><BR/>The one big downside I see is portability. A trike would be tough to hang off a bike rack.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261311477471235210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149604993541269142006-06-06T07:43:00.000-07:002006-06-06T07:43:00.000-07:00I know, I really like the look of the Terra Trike....I know, I really like the look of the Terra Trike. And their Cruiser is only about $100 more, so that's not too bad. The only problem is there's no dealers close to me that I can go to for a test ride.Frostbikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608713389249262920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149603112645249532006-06-06T07:11:00.000-07:002006-06-06T07:11:00.000-07:00Hey Pete!If you like Trikes check out the Terra Tr...Hey Pete!<BR/><BR/>If you like Trikes check out the Terra Trike. http://www.wizwheelz.com/<BR/><BR/>I think it will probably be a little better quality than the Sun machine, but a little more expensive too. But if you are going to commute on it you want something durable and reliable.<BR/><BR/>FGLBMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261311477471235210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15265136.post-1149602647460046402006-06-06T07:04:00.000-07:002006-06-06T07:04:00.000-07:00That trike does look pretty fun. ;)Happy belated,...That trike does look pretty fun. ;)<BR/>Happy belated, btw. <BR/><BR/>P.S. Where are you going to hang the trike?Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122872434141541894noreply@blogger.com