Newbie Here--Any Help Appreciated!

[stillfire]

Hi,
I am completely new to recumbent bikes and am trying to decide what to purchase. I learned about these bike e's from someones page about them that was full of praises. I have a foot and neck injury, and am hoping that this kind of riding might be a form of exercise that is better for me than regular biking or hiking (really my favorite exercise, but foot can't do it now--plantar fasciitis).

Can anyone advise me on whether these bikes should be better on my foot (which mainly reacts to pressure/weight/stretching of the arch) and my neck (which does best being upright)

Also--what are the advantages of these bikes over another kind of recumbent?

Isn't there a concern about replacement parts as it gets farther into the future from when this company went under?

Anything else I should know would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

~Ellen

[lazyike]

I recenly bought a Bike E ct model and I was not concerned with the parts. I figure if something breaks I can always retro fit another brand of part to it. Everything I had read before buying it was positive and after having one I will never go back to a wedgie bike. It took a bit to get my legs used to it but, now it is great. Hope this helps.

[Timothy]

Jun 7, 2009 9:07:50 GMT -5 lazyike said:

I recenly bought a Bike E ct model and I was not concerned with the parts. I figure if something breaks I can always retro fit another brand of part to it. Everything I had read before buying it was positive and after having one I will never go back to a wedgie bike. It took a bit to get my legs used to it but, now it is great. Hope this helps.

+1

Ciao,
O^o

[Robin Parkes]

Recumbents are excellent for anyone. The BikeE is by far the most user friendly recumbent. I started with a short wheelbase recumbent but found it almost impossible to ride. I eventually mastered it but I still sold it on. My next recumbent was a BikeE and it was perfect right from the start. I had injured my back in a fall and that started my quest for something more comfortable than an upright. You would not go wrong with the BikeE. The gearing also helps you to climb hills as long as they are not too steep for that could hurt your feet. There are very few specialist parts on the BikeE but a late model would serve you well.

Regards,

Robin.