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I become a crank
Surgery to repair the latest injury - a broken back - has made riding
any conventional diamond frame bike uncomfortable. Since some of my spine no longer bends, I need to hyper bend the rest of it to be able to see ahead. Also the general bendy position is pretty miserable. I'm not willing to become a full on old crank and get on a 'bent so my compromise is a Rans CF. The one I chose is called a Dynamik - sort of a bit of a hybrid and a bit of a CF mountain bike. I'd have preferred it come with 29" wheels, but I wonder if I'd really notice the difference between its 26" and the 29's. I borrowed a friend's to try it and liked the practicality of the entire thing. Here is my first bicycle since childhood which didn't really demand a full on 'get up' to enjoy. Street clothes work well as do normal walking shoes although I suppose bike shoes would be slightly better due to the stiff sole. In fact, my friend tells me that bicycle specific pants impede you on this sort of bike. My friend made the comment about how much fun bicycles are when they are comfortable instead of torturous exercise devices. I am coming over to his POV. Too bad Sheldon's no longer around. I'd be curious to hear his take on this sort of bike. Any of you guys tried one? -paul |
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