A little background: I bought a DF thinking that I was going to do a multi-modal commute. My car didn't like that idea, so decided to throw it's transmission out. No problem, I just throw a rack on my wife's car, and she can drop/pick me up, right?
Sounds good, but apparently my wife is Mr. Murphy's evil twin sister, or something. She won't let me put a rack on the trunk of her Elantra.:notamused:

Now to the heart of the matter: Does anyone know if there are any 'bents that can be transported on the front of a bus? The nearest bus stops are 12-14 miles away, and my DF would be torture for that kind of distance.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Why not get a foldable bent?

HP velotechnik make a few models in both 2 and 3 wheel flavors. There are a number of other companies that make foldable/collapsible recumbents.

Why not get a foldable bent?

HP velotechnik make a few models in both 2 and 3 wheel flavors. There are a number of other companies that make foldable/collapsible recumbents.

Yeah, that Scorpion fx looks neat. So did that Greenspeed Anura delta that was reviewed on BROL. (I'm more of a trike fan). Unfortunately, I'd forgotten how pricey 'bents could be. I could buy an old Ford Ranger or other small 4 cyl p/u cheaper.

Well, would a crank forward be a good compromise? Most of the ones i've seen are bus compatible, and they're pretty comfortable.

Well, would a crank forward be a good compromise? Most of the ones i've seen are bus compatible, and they're pretty comfortable.

You may be on to something. I'll do some more research. Thanks.

A rans crank forward would work just fine - they are great bikes. 650c bacchettas also work well, but you have to turn the handlebars around.

A rans crank forward would work just fine - they are great bikes. 650c bacchettas also work well, but you have to turn the handlebars around.

Actually, I'm doing as much research as I can on the Rans Fusion. I also (briefly) looked into the Electra Townie...

The Townie frame is quite nice and its a comfortable ride, but the components aren't much to love. If you have the budget for the Rans, they are some great bikes.

I agree the RANS crank forwards are twice the bike as the Townies, but in that genre price sells and Townies get the lion's share of the market because they're cheap. If you want a bent vs a crank forward, a Rocket has a 42 inch wheelbase and should fit in most bus bike racks. Our main bus station has a bike rack mounted on the sidewalk so anybody can inspect it and see if their bikes will fit. Does yours?

I agree the RANS crank forwards are twice the bike as the Townies, but in that genre price sells and Townies get the lion's share of the market because they're cheap. If you want a bent vs a crank forward, a Rocket has a 42 inch wheelbase and should fit in most bus bike racks. Our main bus station has a bike rack mounted on the sidewalk so anybody can inspect it and see if their bikes will fit. Does yours?

Unknown if they have a 'trial' rack or not, I'll check in the morning. However, even if the wheelbase of a Rocket is doable, I'm not sure it would work. The racks are those platform/tray types that you're supposed to use a spring loaded stabilizer arm on the front wheel.