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Title: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 12, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
Right so my girlfriend and I have been looking for hobbies and things to do...  

we both enjoy biking around, but currently it's so fricken hot that it's just no longer fun!  Recently I had purchased a mini-pc in hopes that I would get new DDR pads (high quality) so that we can pickup the game again.  I played in 1 tournament many years ago and was REALLY in to the game, as was she.

Anyways, right now we have a decision to make.  To purchase recumbent bikes $1,000 minimum a piece or to buy DDR pads for now ($500 for a set) and wait on the recumbents.

For those of you that don't know what a recument is... it's this

(//http://www.bicycletouringpro.com/photos/various/susanreed-recumbent1.jpg)

They are incredibly ergonomic and SO much better on the back.  Our bikes start to eat at us after so many miles (we like to do 15-20miles).






On the other hand, I can beat the summer heat for awhile and get my exercise in with DDR for $500!

(//http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/eJIZaikLj8o/hqdefault.jpg)

Plus I really miss the game!
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: stromboli on August 12, 2013, 10:27:47 PM
I'd enroll in martial arts-my choice now would be Krav Maga because you learn to be a badass in like six months. But you won't listen. You never do.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Hijiri Byakuren on August 12, 2013, 10:36:46 PM
Pardon my French, but who the fuck rides those recliner bikes expecting to get any exercise? :-s

Thing looks like it'd be really awkward to steer, too. Might be better on your back... not so sure about your nerves.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 12, 2013, 10:39:36 PM
lol, they are actually quite popular here on the bay!  You can get a ton of exercise especially with a good amount of distance!  Those bikes work different muscles than most people are used to, but it's no less exercise than a regular bike.  

The bike has less wind resistance and is less of a stress on your back & butt.  This combination really gives a decent boost to your endurance which = greater distance :-)
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: PickelledEggs on August 12, 2013, 10:47:43 PM
That is a tough one. I'm an indoor person, so I'd go with the DDR setup. That way you can do ddr with you're friends.

The recumbent bike looks really tempting though. especially since you say you're on the bay.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: LikelyToBreak on August 12, 2013, 11:02:45 PM
Regular bicycle seats can cause nerve damage in the groin area with extended use.  But, are you willing to risk nerve damage there?  Just saying.  If you don't ride too much, I guess it is no big issue.  Still, if you and girlfriend enjoy doing other things inside besides DDR, well it might be worth the wait for the DDR if you do, do a lot of bicycle riding.

Might look for used recumbents to lessen the cost.  Not as pretty when you buy them, but properly tuned up, they do the same thing.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Farroc on August 12, 2013, 11:26:07 PM
I say you should buy a sitar.
Bow na na naw na naw naw na nu ba ow now bu bbu bow na naw now bu naw.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Jack89 on August 12, 2013, 11:37:23 PM
Definitely the Krav Maga.  The DDR looks kinda fun, for a couple weeks anyway.  My son's has been sitting in the closet since his initial burst of fun.  The bike is too strange for me, it looks too squirrelly.

Seriously though, get what tickles your fancy if the money's burning a hole in your pocket.  I'm thinking you'd probably use the DDR just a little more.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: PopeyesPappy on August 12, 2013, 11:39:20 PM
Rent a bisexual prostitute for the weekend and have a threesome.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Jack89 on August 12, 2013, 11:55:05 PM
Quote from: "PopeyesPappy"Rent a bisexual prostitute for the weekend and have a threesome.
Well, there ya go.  Can't beat that.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Shiranu on August 13, 2013, 12:34:56 AM
Quote from: "stromboli"I'd enroll in martial arts-my choice now would be Krav Maga because you learn to be a badass in like six months. But you won't listen. You never do.

I second this.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: stromboli on August 13, 2013, 01:18:27 AM
Quote from: "Shiranu"
Quote from: "stromboli"I'd enroll in martial arts-my choice now would be Krav Maga because you learn to be a badass in like six months. But you won't listen. You never do.

I second this.

Are you seconding the Krav Maga or the you won't listen? Are you disrespecting me or agreeing? I'm feeling a little sensitive right now...... :(
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 13, 2013, 01:56:47 AM
Quote from: "Onii-chan"Both seem pretty useless. $1000 for a stationary bike and DDR is a dead game. If you want exercise try swimming in the summer heat.

DDR is a great game all be it not as popular as it used to be.  The recumbent is most definitely NOT a stationery bike... It's a road bike
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Plu on August 13, 2013, 02:28:41 AM
DDR doesn't have to cost $500. You can get the soft-mats for $50, tops, maybe cheaper. And they work pretty well. Just don't use them on higher floors, or the whole house will vibrate.

Also the popularity of DDR is irrelevant to whether or not you personally enjoy it, I would think.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Farroc on August 13, 2013, 03:59:26 AM
QuoteWoops I'm blind. Disregard my post.
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...............................Okay, I'm going to say it. How can a blind man read text? I just don't get it....
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Plu on August 13, 2013, 04:00:24 AM
He can't, but he can hear text. There's plenty of tools around that will read out a website to you. As long as it's properly formatted. Which it usually isn't, because most websites are made by incompetent derps.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Farroc on August 13, 2013, 04:07:28 AM
QuoteHe can't, but he can hear text. There's plenty of tools around that will read out a website to you. As long as it's properly formatted. Which it usually isn't, because most websites are made by incompetent derps.
Oooohhhhhh. I bet my greeting to him on his intro post is going to be confusing to him then. :-?
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Plu on August 13, 2013, 04:08:43 AM
I don't think the guy is literally blind... I think it's just a figure of speech.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Farroc on August 13, 2013, 04:12:58 AM
QuoteI don't think the guy is literally blind... I think it's just a figure of speech.
Could've had a v8!
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: SGOS on August 13, 2013, 04:55:26 AM
Of all my bikes, my recumbent was by far my favorite.  It was very good for longer distances.  Besides being more comfortable in that odd riding position, your head is naturally looking forward, rather than down at the pavement.  I found that position most enjoyable, and was much more aware of my surroundings while riding.

I eventually bought riding shoes with toe clips because I lost control once when my feet slipped off the pedals.  You can see how that could happen easier on a recumbent.  If you get the design with the handle bars in the front, I think it's a bit safer if that happens, because it won't throw your body forward in a foot slip.  I had under the seat steering, which was actually very comfortable, but gives you nothing to push against in a foot slip.

I didn't crash that time, but I was at high speed down a long hill, and I fought tooth and nail not to fall.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 13, 2013, 10:19:56 AM
Interesting SGOS, I've heard of the infamous foot slip... Or even your foot being yanked backwards!  All in all though I also hear that the damage you (usually) take is significantly less compared to an upright due to the relative distance to the ground.

I've never once ridden a recumbent and there is a rental place on a local paved trail that will rent out nice ones for $50/day.  I'm thinking of giving that a go.  The girlfriend and I can have a nice day out together on the trail!  But unfortunately our days are close to 95F and make it difficult to do much riding.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Youssuf Ramadan on August 13, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
I guess the recumbent is ok if you're interested solely in road riding.  I prefer off-road, so it wouldn't be my choice.  Either way, outside in the fresh air is a better buzz than doing something indoors IMO.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 13, 2013, 11:29:06 AM
Like I said, it's hot as shit out right now for at least the next few months
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: SGOS on August 13, 2013, 12:22:01 PM
Quote from: "wolf39us"I've heard of the infamous foot slip... Or even your foot being yanked backwards!
Yeah, when your feet fall off the pedals and hit the pavement, it sends your upper body into a forward lurch that wrecks your balance.  Handlebars in front may keep that from happening.  But shoes with toe cleats make it very secure, although it takes some practice hooking them to the pedals.

Recumbents are also awkward to get rolling.  The first time I rode one, another guy ran along with me like you do with a little kid to get them started.  I've done it for first timers myself.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: SGOS on August 13, 2013, 12:25:00 PM
Quote from: "Youssuf Ramadan"I guess the recumbent is ok if you're interested solely in road riding.  I prefer off-road, so it wouldn't be my choice.  Either way, outside in the fresh air is a better buzz than doing something indoors IMO.
Pretty much pavement only.  I also had a mountain bike.
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: Jutter on August 15, 2013, 07:08:45 PM
Go for the DDR pads. Why? Because otherwise you'll soon decide the airodynamics could be improved on also, and that's a slippery slope to looking like a right twat.
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Keep your goofy looking hobbies indoors. :twisted:  :P
Title: Re: Split decision: What to buy?
Post by: wolf39us on August 15, 2013, 08:02:27 PM
I bought the DDR pads -- they are coming in a couple weeks :-)