Recumbent - Is there a mountain bike recumbant?

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Parafly9
09-15-05, 05:06 PM
I'm sure it would take a whole new skillset to learn to pop the wheel over a log or ride down a steep hill, but i bet it would be neat (in concept)

I'd be curious to see it in action. I mean, if people could make off-road skateboards..... :D

sbhikes
09-15-05, 05:39 PM
This one looks pretty rugged:
http://vic.gedris.org/pics/2005-08-27/MD-2005-08-27-096.jpg
pcrx
09-15-05, 05:56 PM
There is the Cruzbike (www.cruzbike.com) that is a kit to convert a y-frame MTB into a recumbent. I will be doing this conversion in a few weeks on a MTB..... plus its FWD!

meb
09-16-05, 04:39 AM
I'm sure it would take a whole new skillset to learn to pop the wheel over a log or ride down a steep hill, but i bet it would be neat (in concept)

I'd be curious to see it in action. I mean, if people could make off-road skateboards..... :D

www.crank-it.com

Bender is also marketting as an offroad bent:
www.benderbikes.com

The FX BikeE models were marketted as off road bents and to a limitted extend the Rans Vivo.

The inability to do bunny hops and transfer body weight somewhat limit the offroad capabilities of the best offroad bents relative the best mountain bikes.
meb
09-16-05, 04:51 AM
Which slicks do you use on the mountain bike per your sig line Diane?
ppc
09-16-05, 04:58 AM
I'm sure it would take a whole new skillset to learn to pop the wheel over a log or ride down a steep hill, but i bet it would be neat (in concept). I'd be curious to see it in action. I mean, if people could make off-road skateboards..... :D

If you're tall enough, the Optima Condor with a suspended front fork and knobbies fit the bill: you can install tires up to 3" in width, and the rear suspension has plenty of travel for off-road riding. Of course, you won't do downhill or XC with it, but you can do decent travelling over rough terrain, which is what the bike was designed to do, and even more. The Condor's little brother, the Optima Orca, is also a 26/26 but the seat is less high, so it's suitable for persons of all sizes, and it has an over-the-seat steering.

Check out these pages to find pictures and videos of the Condor and the Orca in off-road action (in french, sorry): http://cybercondor.free.fr/
squeaker
09-16-05, 05:23 AM
Kettwiesel by Hase http://www.hasebikes.com/ens/mtbkett/index.php?show=data&showPic=5 (www.hasebikes.com/ens/mtbkett/index.php?show=data&showPic=5)
which drives both rear wheels using a differential - don't think it's limited slip though :rolleyes: