Hi,

I have ridden a Catrike Speed for the last two years and put over 10,000
miles on it. As far as comfort goes (important to me, I'm 65 years old
and weigh 225 pounds) I ended up buying a removable gel cushion (stadium
seat size) off the internet that works better on long rides than the
plain web seat. Never had any problem with the back of the seat as far
as comfort issues. Biggest thing that happened to the speed was when
Greenpeace introduced the Scorcher 16 inch tires - tire mileage went up
considerably over the Stelvio's and my average speed did also. It will
be a lot easier finding a used Speed than a 700, but the 700 would
probably be a just a little faster.

Cary Strickland


--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Bartunek <tbartunek@...>
wrote:
>
> Al,
>
> Thanks.
>
> One of my concerns is that except for one of my friends that rides a
TourEasy, all the others ride wedgy's, and good ones so I need a trike
that would be equivalent. I can do okay on the V-Rex, but wanted
something a bit faster and a trike. What did you do to your expedition
as far as wheels? I liked the looks of the 700 because of the large 700
in the back and thought that it would also be fast. My other thought
though was the speed, so I could still do the distance rides over 55
miles with some small accessories that I would need.
>
> Any more thougths?
>
> After your coments, I will seriously look at the expedition. I just
like the larger wheels for less rolling resistance and a better chance
to be able to get high pressure tires when needed, but maybe your setup
would be what I need.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Tom Bartunek
> Bartunek and Associates
> Voice Mail: 408.243.1361
> Fax: 498.243.1361
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: allen freeman big-all@...
> To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:04:18 AM
> Subject: RE: [TeamCatrike] new member looking for a used speed or 700
(if there is one)
>
> Have you sat in a 700??
> It is a great machine, with a lot of wonderful features, and they
handle great. BUT, they have a molded in seat with several curves in the
metal bars. I have found that a lot of people find them uncomfortable
after a few miles. I rode one and loved it, but I have spoken to many
others that feel the seat angles are in the wrong place and chafe on the
hips or shoulders when riding.
>
> Just an fyi, I hope you find what you are looking for. After riding
them all I decdided upon the expedition, and I could not be happier with
my purchase. Needed to change the tires and a few things right when I
bought it, but the setup now is fast and handles well, is extremely
durable, just feels right to me.
>
> Hope you can find the same for yourself!!
>
> Keep up posted!
>
> Al
>
>
>
> From: TeamCatrike@ yahoogroups. com [mailto: TeamCatrike@ yahoogroups.
com ] On Behalf Of Tom Bartunek
> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:11 AM
> To: TeamCatrike@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [TeamCatrike] new member looking for a used speed or 700 (if
there is one)
>
> I've been a recumbent rider for 8 years from Rans V-Rex and Tour Easy.
Want a more
> comfortable and faster ride for hills (northern california - lots of
hills) For the money I
> would spend on a P-38, I would rather get a 700 (preferably) or a
speed. Purchased new,
> they are really not that far apart in price, but since I have never
ridden any distance on a
> trike, I'm not sure what would be best. I am also only 5'7" and 160
lbs. I figure if I can get
> a used trike I can put the extra money into components.
>
> Thanks for any help - see you down the road.
>
> Tom
>