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[Nvreloader]

Hey Guys and Gals
The better half wants to start riding, she has tried my 2 heavy weight hunting bikes, and does NOT like the weights, and afraid of falling over.

I have seen a bike she might like, but want to do some research on it.
I don't the proper name for it, but it has 2 wheels, and you kind'a lay down/recline on it, and it has the pedals that stick out the front past the front fork/handle bars.

When riding it and you stop, both feet can touch the ground very easily, one on each side of the bike. Would like to have at least 2" wide tires for the soft ground/sand around here, and must have an electric battery and throttle type.

A 3 wheel bike will work as we don't have smooth clear trails, always brush in the center part, so it has to be inline 2 wheel type of bike.

What are these type of bikes called/Brand name??
Tia,

 

[RunForTheHills]

It's a recumbent, or just 'bent for short. I can't speak to brands as I have never ridden one.

 

[Nvreloader]

RFTH
Thanks for the information, still looking....
I just looked up recumbent bikes and they are all 3 wheeled, won't work for around here, needs to 2 wheeled like a standard bike.
Tia

 

[indianajo]

Here is a two wheeler from trek: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e896...JEMjA0RDUzODlBN0RDMzU1NEI2RjQmRk9STT1JUUZSQkE
A R200. Here is video of how to ride one: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=c2e8...faXc2elNJRVB6QTJjbGFIcnZYX2tnJkZPUk09VkFNR1pD
Since I ride on streets & roads mostly, I won't ride one. Scares the willies out of me. My brother has one, but he does not ride much. Warning: they have presta tire valves. Both times I have encountered them, they were *****ed up. Mostly 35-45 mm tires, which are not suitable for trails.

 

[RunForTheHills]

RFTH
Thanks for the information, still looking....
I just looked up recumbent bikes and they are all 3 wheeled, won't work for around here, needs to 2 wheeled like a standard bike.
Tia

There are two wheel recumbents. See Indianajo's links above.

 

[spokewrench]

RFTH
Thanks for the information, still looking....
I just looked up recumbent bikes and they are all 3 wheeled, won't work for around here, needs to 2 wheeled like a standard bike.
Tia

Recumbent bicycle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Getting underway on a recumbent seems tricky because I'd have to swing my foot way up before I could pedal. The guy in @indianajo 's clip made it look easy, but it might not look so easy if I tried it!

 

[fooferdoggie]

A recumbent is a bike you really need to test ride. there are a lot of different types. a long wheel base has you sitting upright an its nto too ahrd to start. but you also need to learn not to pull on the handlebars. they need a light touch.but there aren't many shops that carry them. A crank-forward bike is a good compromise. it lets you be upright and your feet on the ground

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[jabberwocky]

As others have said, recumbent. There are lots of 2 wheeled options but recumbent manufacturers tend to only make recumbents so you need to look into them specifically.
Cycling forum grandaddy bikeforums.net has a good recumbent subforum: https://www.bikeforums.net/recumbent/
BentRider Online is a good forum specifically for bents: https://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/

Lots of variety to geometry when it comes to bents, you want to test ride some different ones. Generally you want to find a shop that caters to bent riders if you can. Here in the DC area we have bikes@vienna and Mount Airy Cycles.

 

[fooferdoggie]

As others have said, recumbent. There are lots of 2 wheeled options but recumbent manufacturers tend to only make recumbents so you need to look into them specifically.
Cycling forum grandaddy bikeforums.net has a good recumbent subforum: https://www.bikeforums.net/recumbent/
BentRider Online is a good forum specifically for bents: https://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/
Lots of variety to geometry when it comes to bents, you want to test ride some different ones. Generally you want to find a shop that caters to bent riders if you can. Here in the DC area we have bikes@vienna and Mount Airy Cycles.

yes we have one in Portland, though now I only think they do trikes. but you could take a all day ride. its crtical

 

[spokewrench]

The Fusion ST is like what I do, but it's more radical. Its seat clamp is about 25" behind the BB, while mine is about 15" behind. This is enough that I can tilt the seat so the front is 5" lower than the back, and pressure on the pedals will keep me from sliding forward. Seated for pedaling, I can't reach the ground, but as I stop, I can easily slide forward and down. Normally, I stop with the ball of my foot on the ground, but I can sit on the front of the seat with a foot flat on the ground. As I get underway, pressure on the front of the seat keeps me stable, and I can easily slide up to my pedaling position. The best of both worlds!