[Bent] Test Ride of New Folder from Butterfly Bicycles

[jeff fields]

What, no photos of the new bike?

Jeff
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Old Pokey<mailto:oldandpokey at gmail.com> 
  To: NY/NJ/CT/PA Metro Area Recumbent Society (MARS)<mailto:BENT at LIST.MARSRIDE.ORG> 
  Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:17 PM
  Subject: [Bent] Test Ride of New Folder from Butterfly Bicycles


  Today I went on a 10 mile ride with my new folding recumbent bike.  This was the first production model of Butterfly Bicycles. 


  It had been two weeks since I took possession, so I was not sure that I would remember how to fold and unfold it even though the manufacturer left me a one page check list.  But I had no problems.  


  I wanted and easy ride for the maiden voyage, so I waited until my wife wanted to ride with me.  She is a good rider, but a bit slower than me.  My problem was that this new recumbent was not only smooth, but it also went faster than I expected, causing me not to get much exercise on the ride as I wanted to keep my bride in sight.  I took the hills, both up and down, very well.  It also has a built in shock, so it was very smooth.


  The components on the bike are first rate: Ultegra fork, etc.


  The bike has beautiful fit and finish and is powder coated red.


  It takes a minute to fold and 2 minutes to unfold.


  I highly recommend it.


  Old Pokey
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