Mr23779
06-23-08, 06:25 AM
Looking for manufacturers of LWB/USS bents. Ran across Linear and Longbike. Are there others? Are Ryan Vanguard's still made?
Recumbent - LWB and USS manufacturers?
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WB2WGX
06-23-08, 07:38 AM
The Ryan company was sold to what is now LONGBIKES.
I just bought a Longbikes Vanguard (2003 model) and I really
like it.I would recommend the currently made bike.It appears
to have a higher bottom bracket and more adjustable seat.
Rich....................
I just bought a Longbikes Vanguard (2003 model) and I really
like it.I would recommend the currently made bike.It appears
to have a higher bottom bracket and more adjustable seat.
Rich....................
Mr23779
06-23-08, 07:45 AM
Excellent! Thanks for the info on the Ryan/Longbike connection. I'm looking at those in another browser window.
The new Longbike Slipstream looks VERY interesting. I assume it's very similar your Vanguard, yes?
(ETA - found an article that compares the Vanguard to the Slipstream.)
The new Longbike Slipstream looks VERY interesting. I assume it's very similar your Vanguard, yes?
(ETA - found an article that compares the Vanguard to the Slipstream.)
BlazingPedals
06-23-08, 10:58 AM
The Ryan company was sold to what is now LONGBIKES.
I just bought a Longbikes Vanguard (2003 model) and I really
like it.I would recommend the currently made bike.It appears
to have a higher bottom bracket and more adjustable seat.
Rich....................
Partially correct. Greg Peek bought out Dick Ryan, then designed his own LWB bikes. In 1999/2000, Greg sold Ryan Recumbents back to Dick. It appears that Ryan is now out of business, but that does not mean that Longbikes owns the name.
I just bought a Longbikes Vanguard (2003 model) and I really
like it.I would recommend the currently made bike.It appears
to have a higher bottom bracket and more adjustable seat.
Rich....................
Partially correct. Greg Peek bought out Dick Ryan, then designed his own LWB bikes. In 1999/2000, Greg sold Ryan Recumbents back to Dick. It appears that Ryan is now out of business, but that does not mean that Longbikes owns the name.
WB2WGX
06-23-08, 07:11 PM
Thanks for the info ! I knew the company changed hands however I was not
sure of the details of the transaction. The Longbikes Vanguard I have looks
about like the Ryan Vanguard.Not the fastest,but very nice comfortable ride.
Rich...................
sure of the details of the transaction. The Longbikes Vanguard I have looks
about like the Ryan Vanguard.Not the fastest,but very nice comfortable ride.
Rich...................
Mr23779
06-23-08, 07:28 PM
I'm lovin' the Slipstream. I'll take one powdercoated in Team White Pearl, thank you!
15rms
08-27-08, 09:38 PM
Lightfoot Cycles. I have one of their Rangers and love it. I bought my son a World Traveler and he loves his bike also. Great customer service.
Recumbomatic
08-27-08, 10:10 PM
All of the Lightfoot models are OSS, but apparently they do offer USS as an option.