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Burley Jett Creek Recumbent Bicycles

Jett Creek
New for 2004, Burley introduces the Jett Creek and Koosah recumbents, LWB
bicycles for riders seeking comfort on a budget. They both use the same
Chrome-molly frame, improved comfort seat and extremely adjustable
handlebars.
The Jet Creek bike is built on Burleys new long wheelbase frame which
absorbs smaller bumps and vibrations with passive suspension to improve
your comfort on moderately bumpy roads. The improved Burley seat bottom
has lots more foam than last years seat which also helps. Though Burley
says the Jet Creek frame is OK with riders up to 275 lb (with optional
sprint braces over 220 lb), large riders may prefer the extra large seat
base on the Sun EZ-Sport.
Its handling is very good at low and high speeds. I think novices will
feel at home on this bike very quickly. Stable steering and a low seat
height combine to make starting and stopping easy, a plus for beginners.
In fact I’d say the Jet Creek is one of the most fun novice-friendly LWB
recumbents in its price range.
The handlebars are very adjustable. They pivot up and down and in and out
making them more adjustable than most LWB bars available. If you like OSS
you shouldn’t have trouble finding a relaxed arm position on this bike.
The Jett Creek is a good value. It comes equipped with 24 speeds using
Shimano derailleurs and brakes, New Burley seat bottom, the NEW Burley
Open Cockpit (OC) handlebars, SRAM MRX Comp Grip Shifters and Truvativ
Touro cranks.
My opinion unmasked:
First, let me admit my bias: I like to see bikes made in the USA. Burley
is a good company; we’ve done business with them since about 1990 and
rarely been disappointed.
Compared to the Sun EZ-Sport LTD the Jet Creek is more fun to ride, better
quality and a bit faster. Its seat is adjusts in more ways and its mash
back is more comfy. Large riders may prefer the Sun’s extra large seat
base.
Compared to the RANS V-2 the Jet Creek is more relaxing and stable making
it easier to get used to as a first recumbent. Its seat is adjusts in more
ways. It absorbs road bumps better than the V-2. The V2 is faster and has
a bit more comfy seat.
Your opinion may differ; we recommend test riding before deciding. We try
to keep all these bikes in stock for you to try before you buy.
If you have a pre 2004 Burley the new 2004 Burley seat base is a $90
retrofit.
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