Zmkk

Question on Burley Canto recumbent bike

Hi Andrew,

My name is Mark, and I saw with interest your pic of the Burley Canto all set up for touring at Niagara Falls.

I am a fairly avid bicyclist, but am sometimes bothered by neck and shoulder issues on a standard bike. For this reason I have been looking for a recumbent. I am also interested in doing some self supported touring, and you looked like you have your Canto all set up for touring. I wondered if you would mind sharing your thoughts on your Canto both on the ergonomic pros/cons, as well as it's efficacy as a Touring platform.

I notice you also have your Canto set up in the shorter wheelbase configuration in the photo, and wondered what your insight was on the SWB vrs. LWB configuration.

I have an opportunity to purchase a lightly used Burley Canto in the $400's, so any thoughts you wish to share are appreciated.

Thanks, Zmkk — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zmkk (talk • contribs) 03:19, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

I think the Burley Canto is great for touring. I chose it for reasons similar to yours. It is certainly not the fastest recumbent out there, but it is quite adjustable, and I was always comfortable on it all day for pretty long days. I averaged about 12.5 mph over 5000 miles and had several 100+ mile days in a row. It is actually in the long wheelbase configuration in that picture. Although I could never ride it no-hands, it was very stable on high-speed descents, and I believe I head 45 mph while fully loaded. The only thing I regretted about that setup was not springing for a better rear tire. -AndrewDressel (talk) 12:37, 29 July 2012 (UTC)