I had a Bike E a few years back, an opportunistic purchase from a friend who needed to make a bit of space. It was, unsurprisingly, quite a bit of fun and very good on the flat. Alas it was back when I started getting into audaxing and, for anyone who's ridden one, you'll know they're a bit of a tank. In those early days, making the cut off on a flat ride on a DF was a challenge. In the end I decided I didn't ride it enough to justify ownership so ebayed it.
However, occasionally I'd look down at a recumbent rider and think to myself "I wish I were down there today". This even more so since I took up pedalcar racing two years ago. Last month I took on Super Brevet Scandinavia (a wonderful ride if you like the long distance thing) and shortly afterwards as my was loading my bike on the back of the van she summoned me to point out a crack that had appeared on the top tube. Much unhappy-bunnieness ensued as I realised the terrible consequences of being a long-distance fat git.
So in order to avoid cracking a top tube, get a bit better at pedalcar racing, have a crack at something different/differently fun,not have to ride everywhere on the fixed wheel whilst living on the edge of the Peak District, I'm buying a Challenge Fujin.
Usual questions to ensue including where do I get a flag, where do I mount my maptrap, fibreflare, bottlecage and what else do you recommend knowing before I head out to audax on a low rider?
