"Edward Dolan" wrote in message
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Age 50...... daily aches and pains

What's everyone think abt crank forward bikes like
these RANS models? Could you tour on one.... off road?

The short answer is no. They are no better than an upright for comfort and
infinitely worse than a recumbent. Either get a recumbent or forget about
it. Only a nut like Tom Sherman thinks they are an OK bicycle. RANS really
screwed up!

Crank forward bikes are for riding around the block - period! If you want
to tour off road, get a mountain bike.


Sounds to me as if it puts all your weight on your butt. Similar to a
"comfort bike" that's built for casual riding of an hour or less or until
you butt tells you to stop. If you want to tour get a Tour Easy (recumbent)
or an upright touring bike. Get a mountain bike for riding hard pack
gravel roads or Jeep trails.