looksharp65
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Recently, I acquired a recumbent trike, a Catrike 700.
My idea was to extend my reach as compared to what could realistically be accomplished with my ordinary bike. Furthermore, I expected a dramatically improved overview of the sky while rolling, enabling me to discover birds in flight easier than before.
Both have proven correct, but I have found a third advantage.
My trike has a low seat angle, and this allows me to put my elbows on my belly to support when using binoculars. Furthermore, I can reasonably easy stabilise a 27x scope :eek!:, a straight Nikon ED50.
The dedicated frame bags stow the scope, but other solutions could also be considered. I sometimes use a fanny pack for the binoculars so they don't fall too far aside while triking, but this is not necessary. The bins rest on the belly so better if they're not too heavy. The weight of my Meostar 8x32 posed no problem at all.
One idea to consider is the use of a superzoom bridge camera instead of a scope, like the Nikon P900.
Recumbent trikes have lots of advantages over ordinary bikes and only minor disadvantages, if any. I can only but recommend them for anyone.
There are a few American brands, one or two from UK, one Australian, one Taiwanese and at least three from continental Europe. Each has its own flavor.
//L
My idea was to extend my reach as compared to what could realistically be accomplished with my ordinary bike. Furthermore, I expected a dramatically improved overview of the sky while rolling, enabling me to discover birds in flight easier than before.
Both have proven correct, but I have found a third advantage.
My trike has a low seat angle, and this allows me to put my elbows on my belly to support when using binoculars. Furthermore, I can reasonably easy stabilise a 27x scope :eek!:, a straight Nikon ED50.
The dedicated frame bags stow the scope, but other solutions could also be considered. I sometimes use a fanny pack for the binoculars so they don't fall too far aside while triking, but this is not necessary. The bins rest on the belly so better if they're not too heavy. The weight of my Meostar 8x32 posed no problem at all.
One idea to consider is the use of a superzoom bridge camera instead of a scope, like the Nikon P900.
Recumbent trikes have lots of advantages over ordinary bikes and only minor disadvantages, if any. I can only but recommend them for anyone.
There are a few American brands, one or two from UK, one Australian, one Taiwanese and at least three from continental Europe. Each has its own flavor.
//L
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