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Pashley Bikes and Recumbents
I have a slight back problem which affects my balance so riding a standard
bike is not without its challenges. I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. Having used stationary recumbents in the gym, I find them to be uncomfortable so I will probably opt for the Pashley TR-1 (the price is more attractive too). http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/co..._1/splash.html Anyone had any experience with the company? Do they make good bikes? Brian Millson |
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Brian Millson wrote:
I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. It appears they may have stopped making the PDQ3 (not listed on their website, anyway, and it /is/ listed on a defunct trikes page that I found [1]), but if you can find one second hand then you can avoid the decision by getting a Pashley recumbent tricycle. Having used stationary recumbents in the gym, I find them to be uncomfortable To state that you find recumbents uncomfortable without having tried even one of the enormous variety available (stationary machines in the gym don't count) seems ludicrous. I recommend getting yourself to a dealer and trying a few out. If you can tell us whereabouts in the country you are, you should soon get some useful dealer recommendations. Anyone had any experience with the company? I've never owned a Pashley bike, I /do/ own a Pashley unicycle. Do they make good bikes? By reputation, yes. (Their unicycles used to be crap, but improved about 10 years ago when they got unicyclists involved in designing them). [1]URL:http://home.mindspring.com/~kb7mxu/trikes7.htm -- Danny Colyer (the UK company has been laughed out of my reply address) URL:http://www.speedy5.freeserve.co.uk/danny/ "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." - Thomas Paine |
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For the next couple of years I will be living on the German side of the
Dutch/German border. I occasionally be in the UK but just for the odd meeting and on the plane later in the day. I will give a recumbent a try but I have some doubts as the sociability of it as my main reason for getting one is to go cycling with my wife and daughters-a recumbent may put me lower than I want to be! I have heard that the Pashley recumbents (only available second-hand) were well-built but a right pig to move. Brian On 2/4/05 17:54, in article , "Danny Colyer" wrote: Brian Millson wrote: I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. It appears they may have stopped making the PDQ3 (not listed on their website, anyway, and it /is/ listed on a defunct trikes page that I found [1]), but if you can find one second hand then you can avoid the decision by getting a Pashley recumbent tricycle. Having used stationary recumbents in the gym, I find them to be uncomfortable To state that you find recumbents uncomfortable without having tried even one of the enormous variety available (stationary machines in the gym don't count) seems ludicrous. I recommend getting yourself to a dealer and trying a few out. If you can tell us whereabouts in the country you are, you should soon get some useful dealer recommendations. Anyone had any experience with the company? I've never owned a Pashley bike, I /do/ own a Pashley unicycle. Do they make good bikes? By reputation, yes. (Their unicycles used to be crap, but improved about 10 years ago when they got unicyclists involved in designing them). [1]URL:http://home.mindspring.com/~kb7mxu/trikes7.htm |
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Brian Millson wrote:
For the next couple of years I will be living on the German side of the Dutch/German border. I can't give you any helpful suggestions then, but someone else here will probably be able too. Pete? Roos? Or ask on alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent. I will give a recumbent a try but I have some doubts as the sociability of it as my main reason for getting one is to go cycling with my wife and daughters-a recumbent may put me lower than I want to be! That's a valid concern. If you get something relatively high (like my Street Machine) then it's unlikely to be a problem, but trikes tend to be somewhat lower. Some are higher than others. I believe the Hase trikes are relatively high: URL:http://www.recumbent-trikes-bicycles.com/hase-kettwiesel.htm Or the Scootertrike may suit you well: URL:http://www.scooterbike.com/scootertrikes-e.html It's reviewed in the latest Velovision, if you're interested: URL:http://velovision.co.uk/ (I don't think you'll find the review on the website, you'll have to get the paper magazine). Or, better still, get recumbents for the wife and kids ;-) I have heard that the Pashley recumbents (only available second-hand) were well-built but a right pig to move. TBH I know next to nothing about the PDQ3. I didn't even test ride the PDQ - sitting on it was enough to persuade me to move onto the next machine without wasting my limited testing time for that day. My next door neighbour rides a 2-wheeled PDQ and is very happy with it, but I'm sure the handling of the PDQ3 would be very different. -- Danny Colyer (the UK company has been laughed out of my reply address) URL:http://www.speedy5.freeserve.co.uk/danny/ "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." - Thomas Paine |
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in message , Brian Millson
') wrote: I have a slight back problem which affects my balance so riding a standard bike is not without its challenges. I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. An upright tricycle probably isn't going to help. Because the centre of gravity is high and the vehicle does not lean, you have to lean your body strongly into corners to compensate, otherwise you _will_ capsize the vehicle - unless you only ever ride very slowly. This means more back movement, not less. -- (Simon Brooke) http://www.jasmine.org.uk/~simon/ ;; Women are from Venus. Men are from Mars. Lusers are from Uranus. |
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Danny,
Good advice but Her Indoors freaked out at £500 for the Pashley, I am afraid that £1,500 or £2K is out of the question. Brian On 2/4/05 20:34, in article , "Danny Colyer" wrote: Brian Millson wrote: For the next couple of years I will be living on the German side of the Dutch/German border. I can't give you any helpful suggestions then, but someone else here will probably be able too. Pete? Roos? Or ask on alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent. I will give a recumbent a try but I have some doubts as the sociability of it as my main reason for getting one is to go cycling with my wife and daughters-a recumbent may put me lower than I want to be! That's a valid concern. If you get something relatively high (like my Street Machine) then it's unlikely to be a problem, but trikes tend to be somewhat lower. Some are higher than others. I believe the Hase trikes are relatively high: URL:http://www.recumbent-trikes-bicycles.com/hase-kettwiesel.htm Or the Scootertrike may suit you well: URL:http://www.scooterbike.com/scootertrikes-e.html It's reviewed in the latest Velovision, if you're interested: URL:http://velovision.co.uk/ (I don't think you'll find the review on the website, you'll have to get the paper magazine). Or, better still, get recumbents for the wife and kids ;-) I have heard that the Pashley recumbents (only available second-hand) were well-built but a right pig to move. TBH I know next to nothing about the PDQ3. I didn't even test ride the PDQ - sitting on it was enough to persuade me to move onto the next machine without wasting my limited testing time for that day. My next door neighbour rides a 2-wheeled PDQ and is very happy with it, but I'm sure the handling of the PDQ3 would be very different. |
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Simon Brooke wrote:
in message , Brian Millson ') wrote: I have a slight back problem which affects my balance so riding a standard bike is not without its challenges. I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. An upright tricycle probably isn't going to help. Because the centre of gravity is high and the vehicle does not lean, you have to lean your body strongly into corners to compensate, otherwise you _will_ capsize the vehicle - unless you only ever ride very slowly. I have seen people who ride ever so slowly because their back or balance problems make it easier than walking, so it isn't completely out of the question. On the other hand a very low centre of gravity can make getting on and off a low recumbent difficult for people with some back problems. Something like an Anthrotech or a Thorax Easy Rider might be a good compromise - not as fast as a low trike, less leaning than an upright. |
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Hello, I have a quite bad back problem. Following many years of thinking
about a recumbent I purchased a new PDQ 3 from Pashley. The quality and service was great. Unfortunately back problems are not helped but exacerbated by recumbents.I was lucky that I omly used the bike for a few days trying to get it to work for me. Further injury resulted. I sold this as quickly as I could.. I have not recovered any of my prior to its use ability and regret ever trying this method. Of course all back problems are not the same so try if you must but before buying think very carefully. Regards, John. "Brian Millson" wrote in message ... Simon, I want it for fairly gentle family rides along bike paths out in the country so speed nor high speed cornering is not essential. Since I am in Germany the Anthrotec or Thorax Easy Rider might be an option, although the price is rather high, I might be able to get a used one. The Newton conversions look interesting too as does the Cyclon. Brian Millson On 3/4/05 09:54, in article , "Alan Braggins" wrote: Simon Brooke wrote: in message , Brian Millson ') wrote: I have a slight back problem which affects my balance so riding a standard bike is not without its challenges. I have been considering getting either a Pashly tricycle or a Recumbent tricycle. An upright tricycle probably isn't going to help. Because the centre of gravity is high and the vehicle does not lean, you have to lean your body strongly into corners to compensate, otherwise you _will_ capsize the vehicle - unless you only ever ride very slowly. I have seen people who ride ever so slowly because their back or balance problems make it easier than walking, so it isn't completely out of the question. On the other hand a very low centre of gravity can make getting on and off a low recumbent difficult for people with some back problems. Something like an Anthrotech or a Thorax Easy Rider might be a good compromise - not as fast as a low trike, less leaning than an upright. |
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Another group member wrote:
I purchased a new PDQ 3 from Pashley. The quality and service was great. Unfortunately back problems are not helped but exacerbated by recumbents. Such has not been my experience. I have not recovered any of my prior to its use ability and regret ever trying this method. I'm sorry to read that. Have you been to a physiotherapist? Whatever, I recommend "Treat Your Own Back" by Robin McKenzie. Of course all back problems are not the same Quite. Mine have all been to do with a prolapsed disk in the lumbar region. so try if you must but before buying think very carefully. Absolutely. It's important to try a variety of machines and to do your research. Good rear suspension is particularly important if you have back problems, to protect your spine from road shock. -- Danny Colyer (the UK company has been laughed out of my reply address) URL:http://www.speedy5.freeserve.co.uk/danny/ "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." - Thomas Paine |
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