Haven't picked up a 'bent yet, just mulling it and seeing how folks deal with the obvious disadvantages.  Currently I find the lightfoot Ranger, or one of the Burely "convertibles" intriguing.  the ranger is kinda big, the Convertibles are big too.

Thanks for your input, I think.

JT

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Curiosity Kills More Mice then Cats.

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> A LWB recumbent and not a roof rack? Unless it folds,
> or you want it sticking sky high in the back (not a
> good idea), try folding down your back seat.
>
> That has to be one of the least practical bikes not to
> ride.
>
> Or just get a SWB 'bent and use a standard rack
> (hmmm... like that is a cost effective option!).
> Personally, i kinda like the shorter wheelbase,
> anyway. Not that it helps you with your problem...
>
> -Damon
> (heading out for a ride tomorrow and tossing the
> "wedgie" bikes in the center area...)
>
> --- Tromper wrote:
>
> > Howdy Volks,
> >
> > Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack
> > that can fit a recumbent
> > (7' bike roughly)
> > Preferably a non roof rack since it's a pain in the
> > ..whatever you land on..
> > to get one off the roof.
> >
> > Tromper
> > Edmonds, WA
> >
> > Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats
> >
>
> =====
> '84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX
> Vancouver, BC
>
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