Kyras

I need more information, Dean. Why didn't you like it? Did you find it hard to get going? Was it too much work?

My daughter tried mine and couldn't get the hang of it. It was very awkward for her since she had never used an elliptical machine before.

Morris

I had the feeling the front tire was going to hit the frame, even though I knew it couldn't. That bothered me. Also standing straight up, like the manual said to do, was awkward for me. I wanted to lean forward but that made my hands hurt. I guess it was a lot of things I didn't like and nothing that I did like. I have never used an exercise machine like that either.

skunkworks

I had a few awkward moments the first time I rode a dropped handlebar/lever shifted bicycle. The handlebar was held on an extended stem putting it much more forward than what I was comfortable with. It took me a full day and several adjustments to learn to ride it comfortably and have good control.

As far as my thoughts on an ElliptiGO…I believe they were designed for an outdoor exercise program if you’re suffering from a physical impairment. I don’t consider them a bicycle but a PPM (People Powered Machine). Yes, I’ve tried riding an ElliptiGO for a ½ hour’s test ride and found it awkward and difficult to control – more usage may have made it more stable and comfortable. I didn’t like the undo attention and confused stares either.

gary

Kyras

I understand. It felt natural to me right away, although I did play with the handlebar height. They aren't for everyone.

Kyras

Yes, Gary, they are aimed for injured runners and for runner's cross training, not happy bikers. I like it as a former runner with back problems.

S1997

Patty is your mountain place on a dirt road? I was thinking it might be a real
challenge to propel it on a sandy surface.

skunkworks

As you can see from this 2006 photo showing several of my bicycles that once I LOVED. I collect them and adored them. I have far fewer now and ride much less than before but my admiration for bicycles has never waned.



gary

Kyras

Yes, it's a third of a mile from the pavement. In the past I walked my ElliptiGO to the pavement but this time I took it in my Crosstour to my two different starting points. It doesn't work at all on soft surfaces.

skunkworks

My skinny tired bicycles don't work to well in deep sandy surfaces either. Once I get on a paved road it's a different riding experience.
gary

valentine

Many of you may have seen this on FB, it is one of my favorites of Mr Gimpers, the birdseed bandit.