SirJoey
Super Moderator
NO! SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!
Unfortunately, it is! And I feel like such a traitor...
In my own defense, however, let me say that apartment life prevents me from bringing any of my beloved bents home,
so, in a DESPERATE attempt to do at least SOME small measure of riding, I have, at long last, given in & purchased
a stupid UPWRONG. At least it's not your typical wedgie road bike though. It's called a "comfort bike", & this particular
one got rave reviews on Amazon. This particular model is actually called the "Body Ease". Supposedly, even the frame
geometry is supposed to give a little gentler ride, along with the springer fork, springer seatpost, cushy seat, ergonomic
grips, fatty tires on large diameter 700C wheels, & the upright riding position (as opposed to leaning over on the bars).
While it's true that it's the most comfortable UPWRONG I've ever sat my old butt on, it's a far cry from actually being
comfortable, at least to these old bones. My disabilities prevent me from being able to ride it more than just a few miles
at a time (these shots were taken just 2 1/2 miles from home), & the farthest I've been from home on it after having it
for nearly a month, is 4 miles. Still, I can keep it in my livingroom, & get at least a little riding in on a fairly regular basis!
Hoping for the day we move out of this crummy apartment, into a place where I can bring home the last few bents I still own.
In the meantime, although it can never come CLOSE to matching the TRUE comfort level of a bent, this "comfort bike" will have to do.
"Sir BenedictArnold Joey"
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Unfortunately, it is! And I feel like such a traitor...
In my own defense, however, let me say that apartment life prevents me from bringing any of my beloved bents home,
so, in a DESPERATE attempt to do at least SOME small measure of riding, I have, at long last, given in & purchased
a stupid UPWRONG. At least it's not your typical wedgie road bike though. It's called a "comfort bike", & this particular
one got rave reviews on Amazon. This particular model is actually called the "Body Ease". Supposedly, even the frame
geometry is supposed to give a little gentler ride, along with the springer fork, springer seatpost, cushy seat, ergonomic
grips, fatty tires on large diameter 700C wheels, & the upright riding position (as opposed to leaning over on the bars).
While it's true that it's the most comfortable UPWRONG I've ever sat my old butt on, it's a far cry from actually being
comfortable, at least to these old bones. My disabilities prevent me from being able to ride it more than just a few miles
at a time (these shots were taken just 2 1/2 miles from home), & the farthest I've been from home on it after having it
for nearly a month, is 4 miles. Still, I can keep it in my livingroom, & get at least a little riding in on a fairly regular basis!
Hoping for the day we move out of this crummy apartment, into a place where I can bring home the last few bents I still own.
In the meantime, although it can never come CLOSE to matching the TRUE comfort level of a bent, this "comfort bike" will have to do.
"Sir BenedictArnold Joey"
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