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08-22-06, 01:46 PM
Hi recumbent folks. I've been casting a sidelong eye at several models from Oregon's Center for Appropriate Transport (Human-Powered Machines).
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/hpmproducts
The two which I'm most interested in are the Phaser, a two-wheeler:
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/phaser.htm
...and the Cyclone, a three-wheeler:
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/cyclone.htm
What interests me about both models is the (relatively) small size and adoption of a single wheelsize for both vehicles (ERTO 406, BMX-size). I'm curious if they would make for sacrifices in handling, compared to the more common setup (larger wheel in back, smaller in front).
Independant reviews for either of these models seem to be nonexistant. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. Anyone in here ridden either of them? Know someone who has? Seen write-ups of them by someone with first-hand experience?
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/hpmproducts
The two which I'm most interested in are the Phaser, a two-wheeler:
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/phaser.htm
...and the Cyclone, a three-wheeler:
http://www.catoregon.org/hpm/cyclone.htm
What interests me about both models is the (relatively) small size and adoption of a single wheelsize for both vehicles (ERTO 406, BMX-size). I'm curious if they would make for sacrifices in handling, compared to the more common setup (larger wheel in back, smaller in front).
Independant reviews for either of these models seem to be nonexistant. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. Anyone in here ridden either of them? Know someone who has? Seen write-ups of them by someone with first-hand experience?