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Old 12-26-2005 | 10:40 AM
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Default RE: bicycles

Yes, they quit making the Bike E brand a few years ago. Those 'bents aren't cheap which is keeping them from being more popular. My "bottom of the line" 'bent was $600.00, a lot when you compare it against other bikes yet not much compared to other road and mountain bikes.
I love the ride of it with its Laz-E-Boy comfortable seat so no problems with the dreaded "numb-nuts" (I can't think of the technical name). It does take a few minutes to get used to riding one and with the tiny front wheel (16" tire diameter, not wheel) it can be twitchy at first. No weight on your arms and wrists, no hunched over back or sore neck from looking upwards constantly. The downside is that you can't do any stunts on them, not even a wheelie but it sure turns heads when I'm out riding it!