Having just joined the board myself I first wanted to thank the admins
for having it in the first place. Looking forward to spending some
more time around here.

My wife and I bought two 06 Speeds in late October and have great luck
with them so far. Being 6' 4" getting in and out of the Speed is a
little cumbersome but using the handlebars make it pretty easy.
Although I put a bar end mirror on one bar this weekend and I can see
I'm going to have to find a new way to get out. Some people like the
handbrake slingshot method.

The angle when riding especially when you use the neck rest is not
unlike riding in an easy chair. Before I bought the Cats I remember
reading about the seat angle and thinking it was too reclined, but
when I got them all I could think about was how the 700 felt.

My father in law has a couple Sun recumbents and the cats sit a little
different. The sun's are a lot like sitting in a padded chair, where
as the Cats have a little more give. Maybe like a tight little
hammock? (not a lot of give but you sink a little) Very supportive and
awesome for long distances.


--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "allen freeman" <big-all@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys, thanks for the great place to visit.
>
>
>
> Been riding for years, broke my back a few months ago, looks like I
may not
> be riding a df ever again. I am thinking about getting an expedition as
> part of my rehab, and use so I have something to ride for the future.
>
>
>
> I am interested in seat height as sometimes it is hard to get in and
out. I
> am also interested in speed and good handling. The only tadpole I
have been
> able to sit in is a sun ez-tad at the local bike shop. I live in
southern
> Il so it is over a hundred miles for me to visit a catrike dealer.
I plan
> on visiting one this weekend, but I have my choice of the dealer
with the
> speed and 700 in stock, or the dealer with the [pocket and expedition in
> stock. They are in different directions so I have to pick one.
>
>
>
> Wondering what your thoughts are on the different models, and how
you think
> one might fit into my life. Also, the sun has an awesome padded
seat. How
> are the seats on the cats for comfort?? I love to ride and want to
be able
> to go long distances again. Have not been on a bike since oct. the
> withdrawal is killing me.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for all the help.
>
>
>
> Al
>