Bacchetta agio vs. Ran v3
surfdog
time buy.
Today I rode a 2008 Ran v3 and was pretty impressed with it.Felt very
stable and comfortable. I was close to buying it but decided to do
more research on different bikes. I saw a brochure on the Bacchetta
Agio and was surprised to see how similar it appeared to the Ran v3.
The major difference was the smaller 20" front wheel as opposed to the
26" front wheel on the Ran.
Anybody have any experience with these bikes or words of wisdom on
which to buy.
I am 57 years old in good shape. I usually run 4-5 days /week but the
pounding is taking a toll on the back.I was hoping to buy one of these
and use in my exercise routine.
Any comments would be appreciated by the new guy. Thanks
Tom Sherman
> Totally new to recumbent biking and looking for advice on my first
> time buy.
>
All caps, all the time. [Insert snarky comment from Perry Butler here.]
> Today I rode a 2008 R[ANS] v3 and was pretty impressed with it.Felt very
> stable and comfortable. I was close to buying it but decided to do
> more research on different bikes. I saw a brochure on the Bacchetta
> Agio and was surprised to see how similar it appeared to the R[ANS] v3.
> The major difference was the smaller 20" front wheel as opposed to the
> 26" front wheel on the R[ANS].
>
> Anybody have any experience with these bikes or words of wisdom on
> which to buy.
>
No one ever went wrong buying a RANS bicycle. [1]
> I am 57 years old in good shape. I usually run 4-5 days /week but the
> pounding is taking a toll on the back.I was hoping to buy one of these
> and use in my exercise routine.
>
Cycling is much more fun than running.
> Any comments would be appreciated by the new guy. Thanks
Trying to be unbiased, ride both and buy the one that feels more
comfortable (riding comfort and comfort in the handling qualities).
[1] Despite what one may think, I have no connection with the company,
except as a customer.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
“Mary had a little lamb / And when she saw it sicken /
She shipped it off to Packingtown / And now it’s labeled chicken.”
Zebee Johnstone
surfdog <jeffba...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Today I rode a 2008 Ran v3 and was pretty impressed with it.Felt very
> stable and comfortable. I was close to buying it but decided to do
> more research on different bikes. I saw a brochure on the Bacchetta
> The major difference was the smaller 20" front wheel as opposed to the
>
I found that my Bacchetta Giro 20 was faster and a trifle more stable
when I replaced the 20" wheel with a 24".
Generally the bigger wheels make for faster bikes.
The trick though is to ride as many as you can (which is hard for
'bents alas) to find the one that seems to fit you the best.
If you are riding for fitness then absolute speed may not matter to
you.
Zebee
gotbent
>
> Generally the bigger wheels make for faster bikes.
>
>
> Zebee
Generally stronger riders and better aerodynamics make for faster bikes.
Fastest bikes are streamliners and then the NoCom (1) and then the
tailfaired lowracers. There are a few exceptions. With a very talented and
genetically gifted athlete like John Schlitter being the motor a Rebike
would go fast. :o)
1. Current world one hour record for an unfaired recumbent is held by Sean
Costin riding a NoCom at over 29 miles.
gotbent aka FRVT rider
ps if you are interested in some unbiased information about the speed
potential for various recumbent platforms you may want to see
www.recumbents.com
surfdog
wrote:
Well I went with the Rans V3. Just got back from a quick 8 mile ride
and have to say it rides very smooth. Felt great while cruising. Had
some minor problems with not remembering to downshift at stop signs
but I think I learned that lesson. Felt like a good workout but my
butt is a little sore. I guess that is to be expected since this is my
first ride.
So far I am happy with my decision. Thanks for all the comments!
Tom Sherman
>> Generally the bigger wheels make for faster bikes.
>>
>>
>> Zebee
>
> Generally stronger riders and better aerodynamics make for faster bikes.
> Fastest bikes are streamliners and then the NoCom (1) and then the
> tailfaired lowracers. There are a few exceptions. With a very talented and
> genetically gifted athlete like John Schlitter being the motor a Rebike
> would go fast. :o)
>
> 1. Current world one hour record for an unfaired recumbent is held by Sean
> Costin riding a NoCom at over 29 miles.
>
I remain to be convinced that any bike without a proper tail fairing
will be more aerodynamic that one with one.
Tom Sherman
> and have to say it rides very smooth. Felt great while cruising. Had
> some minor problems with not remembering to downshift at stop signs
> but I think I learned that lesson. Felt like a good workout but my
> butt is a little sore. I guess that is to be expected since this is my
> first ride.
>
> So far I am happy with my decision. Thanks for all the comments!
Please, RANS is always ALL CAPS!
gotbent
"Tom Sherman" <sunset...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:g85399$ai$3...@registered.motzarella.org...
I agree about the tailfairing, but when you're trying to break a record for
unfaired 'bents, then you ride without one.
Harv
Tom Sherman
> "Tom Sherman" <sunset...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:g85399$ai$3...@registered.motzarella.org...
>> gotbent aka FRVT rider wrote:
>>>> Generally the bigger wheels make for faster bikes.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Zebee
>>> Generally stronger riders and better aerodynamics make for faster bikes.
>>> Fastest bikes are streamliners and then the NoCom (1) and then the
>>> tailfaired lowracers. There are a few exceptions. With a very talented
>>> and genetically gifted athlete like John Schlitter being the motor a
>>> Rebike would go fast. :o)
>>>
>> I think we both know a pretty fast (former?) ReBike rider.
>>
>>> 1. Current world one hour record for an unfaired recumbent is held by
>>> Sean Costin riding a NoCom at over 29 miles.
>>>
>> I remain to be convinced that any bike without a proper tail fairing will
>> be more aerodynamic that one with one.
>>
>
> unfaired 'bents, then you ride without one.
>
bicycle in the world" (emphasis added).