spanlaw
10-15-06, 06:58 PM
Does anyone know anything about Route-x recumbents?
Recumbent - Route X
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Wheelchairman
10-16-06, 02:28 AM
.........Nope. But here's a link that might help; www.google.com
jeff-o
10-16-06, 09:40 AM
I've heard of them, but I haven't heard anything about them. Maybe www.bentrideronline.com will have more information for you.
BlazingPedals
10-16-06, 10:34 AM
I don't know anything about them except from the web page, but I could make a couple of observations based on their website.
* it looks like a V-Rex clone, except taller, longer, and has a mid-drive
* the pic on the home page is mirror-imaged. Makes me immediately want to NOT trust the company.
* 38 pounds! Ugh! V-Rex is 28 pounds.
* the advertised seat height of 24 inches is clearly false, as the photos show it is higher than the top of the 26" rear wheel. For reference, I usually figure a 26x1.25 tire is 24.5 inches in diameter.
* frames built in Columbia. That's an unusual source. Didn't help the weight, though...
* it looks like a V-Rex clone, except taller, longer, and has a mid-drive
* the pic on the home page is mirror-imaged. Makes me immediately want to NOT trust the company.
* 38 pounds! Ugh! V-Rex is 28 pounds.
* the advertised seat height of 24 inches is clearly false, as the photos show it is higher than the top of the 26" rear wheel. For reference, I usually figure a 26x1.25 tire is 24.5 inches in diameter.
* frames built in Columbia. That's an unusual source. Didn't help the weight, though...
aikigreg
10-16-06, 01:28 PM
unless you're getting it nearly free, there are so many more comfy and lighter options available....so it's never even been a blip on my radar.
rodfrank
10-16-06, 06:19 PM
There is a review at Bentrideronline. Click on BentRider Classic( upper rt corner) and scroll down til you see it
Dr.Deltron
10-16-06, 08:30 PM
Does anyone know anything about Route-x recumbents?
Why do you ask? Are you thinking of getting one? What are your intended use(s)?
Why do you ask? Are you thinking of getting one? What are your intended use(s)?