We all have our own opinions, but here's mine

Computer - Cateye Astrale 8. Not wireless, I had a wireless Sigma and
found it had annoying quirks. The Astrale works great, make sure you get
the long harness to fit your bent.
Pedals - I love my eggbeaters. I'd recommend Mt. Bike shoes - easier to
start/stop without slipping. But, you could just get whatever you are
used to - no specific bent issues. If you are going to get something
different than you've got on your DF, I'd suggest looking at Eggbeaters
or Speedplays, I've never tried the latter, but people on bents like
them. Both have more float than SPDs to protect your knees. The
eggbeaters, once you are used to them, are much easier to get in/out of.
I really like mine.
And you didn't ask, but I have to put a plug in for the Norback from
Fastback systems for tools. Hangs under your seat, fill it with
necessary stuff and forget it. I then use a fastback system hydration
pack for most rides and add a Bacchetta brain box for lunches and
sundries on longer rides. I really like the norback, though, because I
found I would be taking stuff in/out of the other bags, and when I had a
flat I'd find that I'd inadvertently taken out something necessary for
the flat and forgotten to replace it. I never touch the norback except
for the necessary road repairs and therefore it is always stocked with
the needed items like tubes and a pump.

enjoy your new ride!




thedeaddirewolf wrote:
>
> I have been lurking around reading avidly and voraciously everyhthing I
> could find on recumbents and I finally took the plunge today! I can
>
>
> Ok..sorry to ramble...but here are my couple questions..mostly about
> accesorizing....I had them put on the Bacchetta rack but that was only
> accessorizing so far.
>
> I am going to do a trunk pack for repair kit/ mini pump / hydration
> bladder...misc stuff....but was wondering thoughts on computers and
> clipless pedals.
>
> Computers: Do wireless work or is the range too far? Also an
> recomendation on computer? dont need anything complicated. Also any
> issues with mounting cadence sensors if i decide to get one with
> cadence? Eventually I am still thinking of getting the Garmin GPS
> computer..that seems like some awesome technology with elevation and
> ability to download ride data into computer...definitely would assist /
> enable my obsession with performance metrics!...but due to $ will prob
> wait awhile.
>
> Pedals: Once I get a little more comfortable with bike defintely
> inclined to go the clipless pedal route...I am assuming there are no
> special challenges / consideration on a 'bent over a DF re
> clipless...is there? I am thinking of going with a SPD / MTB shoe
> instead of a road shoe....have Look pedals on road bike but am thinking
> of trying to get some shoes that are a little more practical to walk
> around in...hence the thought of doing a spd / mtb style....anyone have
> any great thoughts on clipless pedals? have heard crank brothers
> eggbeaters are nice and the 4 sided entry thing on it would prob make
> starting / clipping in easier....but was wodnering what pedals other
> use / recomend.
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments / suggestions...as well as for all
> the historical posts and info on the group.
>
>