Road Bike For Trade

[mic]

I have a 08 (I think) Raleigh Grand Sport 56cm road/touring bike with maybe 30 miles on it, garage kept. I'm looking to trade it for cruising bike or two (male or male/female). I would also consider a sale if interested.

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/raleigh-usa/grand-sport/prd_290711_5668crx.aspx

[DaddyO]

Mic,

I gave up that style of bike for a Warrior Trike that I am building. The plans are from the Atomic Zombie website.

Trikes like this are $2500 and up, but, you can build your own for a lot less money.

[fishinwrench]

How's that bad boy do on climbs? Gravel? Any off-road capability at all?

Looks fun!

[DaddyO]

Wrench, it all depends on how you gear it for the climbs. However, you definitely have more leverage pushing on the pedals with your back braced in the recumbent seat. The trike is designed for speed and doesn't have the clearance for off-road. Gravel road is OK but if that is all you are going to ride, you probably want to go with different tires or with a different trike. The Atomic Zombie website has lots of plans. The StreetFox plans might be more what you are looking for if you have the need for off-road.

Here is the Street Fox