Yup, I'm London based; I currently commute on a Brompton (going part of the way by train), but I wouldn't want to use that for the whole distance (about 17 miles each way). I have a vague plan to cycle LEJOG, so it would make sense to get a new bike that I could use for that and my daily commute (possibly alternating with the Brompton). Having three bikes would be a bit excessive, particularly while I live in a 1st floor flat, although in a few years it may seem completely reasonable to me.
The two recumbent bike shops that I know of are Bikefix and London Recumbents; is that who you were thinking of?
Still, probably best if I wait until next year to try one out. Based on the prices (£2000 for Street Machine, £2800 for WindCheetah) it will take me a while to save up for one!
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Yup, I'm London based; I currently commute on a Brompton (going part of the way by train), but I wouldn't want to use that for the whole distance (about 17 miles each way). I have a vague plan to cycle LEJOG, so it would make sense to get a new bike that I could use for that and my daily commute (possibly alternating with the Brompton). Having three bikes would be a bit excessive, particularly while I live in a 1st floor flat, although in a few years it may seem completely reasonable to me.
The two recumbent bike shops that I know of are Bikefix and London Recumbents; is that who you were thinking of?
Still, probably best if I wait until next year to try one out. Based on the prices (£2000 for Street Machine, £2800 for WindCheetah) it will take me a while to save up for one!