Does anyone have a Recumbent Bike?

**justgreen** · February 1st, 2012, 12:33 PM

And if you do, do you have bad knees? How do you like it?

truepeacenik · February 10th, 2012, 04:45 PM

I had a recumbent trike.
I did feel a bit more knee strain, but i built muscle to compensate.
More of an issue was my hips, amazingly. I "credit" the lousy seat more than the angle.
Is there any place local you could rent one for a week?

**justgreen** · February 10th, 2012, 07:56 PM

I think Medicaid will cover it. If the seat is wonky, I'll make them change it, LOL.

truepeacenik · February 11th, 2012, 04:54 PM

I suggest a rental as a try out period.
Within a week you will know if it is puppy love or the real thing.

**justgreen** · February 12th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Well, it's kind of going to have to be a fact, whether I like it or not. I need some exercise and this is my last go at it. I plan on visiting the store next week, so I'll try out some of the bikes and see what feels comfy.

truepeacenik · February 14th, 2012, 12:16 AM

Glad you get to try them out.
I'm thinking the bikes weigh significantly less than trikes.
Mesh seats are cooler on the skin. The formed seats have some support, but seats can be swapped out.

See if the angle for your legs differs on each bike. Likely they will, so pay close attention to what strains to pedal.

LisaJaney · February 21st, 2012, 12:45 PM

You're talking stationary bike or a mode of transportation, Justy? I have a recumbent stationarybike in my livingroom. I like it (better than the upright one I tried; recumbents don't crush your girlybits!) and have it in front of the TV so hubs and I can switch off when we're just sitting around, vegging out on the Tube.

**justgreen** · February 22nd, 2012, 06:08 PM

stationary, Lisa. I plan on putting it in the pump room and wearing my ipod.

LisaJaney · February 26th, 2012, 01:22 PM

I'll text you a pic of mine. Super cheap, but I like it okay. WOuld have been nicer to spend a bit more, but this does the trick.

truepeacenik · March 18th, 2012, 01:07 AM

I feel like a doofus. I didn't even know there were recumbent stationary bikes!

February 1st, 2012, 12:33 PM	#1
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February 10th, 2012, 07:56 PM	#3
justgreen ~Aphrodite in her nighty~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyoming Age: 61 Posts: 2,226	I think Medicaid will cover it. If the seat is wonky, I'll make them change it, LOL. __________________ [url=http://www.meez.com/justychick][img]http://images.meez.com/user/5/3/2/5/4/8/8/3/53254883_bodyshot_175x233.gif[/img][/url]

February 12th, 2012, 09:56 AM	#5
justgreen ~Aphrodite in her nighty~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyoming Age: 61 Posts: 2,226	Well, it's kind of going to have to be a fact, whether I like it or not. I need some exercise and this is my last go at it. I plan on visiting the store next week, so I'll try out some of the bikes and see what feels comfy. __________________ [url=http://www.meez.com/justychick][img]http://images.meez.com/user/5/3/2/5/4/8/8/3/53254883_bodyshot_175x233.gif[/img][/url]

February 21st, 2012, 12:45 PM	#7
LisaJaney DS Moderator Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 862	You're talking stationary bike or a mode of transportation, Justy? I have a recumbent stationarybike in my livingroom. I like it (better than the upright one I tried; recumbents don't crush your girlybits!) and have it in front of the TV so hubs and I can switch off when we're just sitting around, vegging out on the Tube. __________________ [CENTER][SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][COLOR=Purple][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]LisaJaney[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE] :chicken: [SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Plum]Nops and a banana-hammock. Woot! :chicken: [/COLOR][/FONT][/B][/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=1][COLOR=Pink][URL="http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/showpost.php?p=5692&postcount=53"]Deodorant recipes, for the ladies...[/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/CENTER]

February 22nd, 2012, 06:08 PM	#8
justgreen ~Aphrodite in her nighty~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyoming Age: 61 Posts: 2,226	stationary, Lisa. I plan on putting it in the pump room and wearing my ipod. __________________ [url=http://www.meez.com/justychick][img]http://images.meez.com/user/5/3/2/5/4/8/8/3/53254883_bodyshot_175x233.gif[/img][/url]

February 10th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#2
truepeacenik Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 100	I had a recumbent trike. I did feel a bit more knee strain, but i built muscle to compensate. More of an issue was my hips, amazingly. I "credit" the lousy seat more than the angle. Is there any place local you could rent one for a week?

February 11th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#4
truepeacenik Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 100	I suggest a rental as a try out period. Within a week you will know if it is puppy love or the real thing.

February 14th, 2012, 12:16 AM	#6
truepeacenik Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 100	Glad you get to try them out. I'm thinking the bikes weigh significantly less than trikes. Mesh seats are cooler on the skin. The formed seats have some support, but seats can be swapped out. See if the angle for your legs differs on each bike. Likely they will, so pay close attention to what strains to pedal.

February 26th, 2012, 01:22 PM	#9
LisaJaney DS Moderator Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 862	I'll text you a pic of mine. Super cheap, but I like it okay. WOuld have been nicer to spend a bit more, but this does the trick. __________________ [CENTER][SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][COLOR=Purple][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]LisaJaney[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE] :chicken: [SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Plum]Nops and a banana-hammock. Woot! :chicken: [/COLOR][/FONT][/B][/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=1][COLOR=Pink][URL="http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/showpost.php?p=5692&postcount=53"]Deodorant recipes, for the ladies...[/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/CENTER]

March 18th, 2012, 01:07 AM	#10
truepeacenik Dazzling Beauty Join Date: June 2006 Posts: 100	I feel like a doofus. I didn't even know there were recumbent stationary bikes!

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