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What IS that thing?! Recumbents may be odd looking, but they have many advantages over a "wedgie" bicycle. Discuss the in's and out's recumbent lifestyle in the recumbent forum.

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  1. A New Feature here at Bike Forums. This will make it easier to fnd and sell your 'bents!

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Post your recumbents (pictures)

    Post your pictures of what you ride.

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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Recumbent Bike and Trike Marketplace Added

    Hey all, we decided to add some specialized markets after the experiment in Classic and Vintage went as well as it did. If you look up at the top of the forum, you'll find a new embedded subforum for your particular type of bikes! It'll make it easier for you to advertise your bikes that yu have...

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  1. Go to first new post Hopefully A New 'Bent Rider...

    I am looking to get into 'bents. But I don't want to spend a TON! I keep seeing $1500-$3500+++ for one, and I don't have that kind of money...yet. Am I out of luck? The used market isn't too good here in Alabama, so i'll either have to buy new or drive to a bigger city and get one used. I'm...

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  2. homebuilt highracer

    hi gang, video of my homebuilt highracer! http://www.recumbent.tv/home/viewvideo/599/personal/highracer-movie.html

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  3. 700c high racer

    I'm looking for a 700c high racer frameset. Anybody have a source or ideas?

    Posted By Retro Grouch
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    02-08-10 11:54 PM Go to last post
  4. Anyone have comments or expierence on actionbent trikes

    My wife is showing some interest in a trike. Does any member have a comment or expierence with Actionbent trikes. They are adv one for $1185 and free shipping. Does anyone know anything about it?

    Posted By layedback1
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  5. A seat for my highracer project

    Hi, everyone! I just purchased a pre-bent tube kit for a dual 26" SWB highracer from bentechbikes.com, and would like to build/purchase a seat similar to the one used on the Rans Enduro highracer. I'm trying to get away as cheaply as possible, so $500+ for a seat does not work for me. If anyone...

    Posted By pablo6276
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  6. Why did people here move over to recumbents

    As a life long technician, I tend to look at things with a black and white eye. I also like to think of my self as logical. Almost 5 years ago after reading about recumbents for several years, my logical side took control, and I bought my first bent, a RANS Tailwind. Needles to say I was hooked...

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  7. Are helmets really needed for recumbents?

    After reading the thread regarding wearing helmets in the commuting forum, I started to wonder just how needed helmets are with recumbent bikes? With our lower center of gravity and riding position along with the eliminated risk of flipping over the handle bars, I really don't know what I'm...

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  8. homebuilder, bike tinkerer recycled/recovered materials survey

    DIY recumbent home builder/mechanics are a resourceful breed. Almost uniformly, our efforts are based on taking an existing bike frame or two and bodging it/them together with parts from other bikes and creating something new. I've seen a lots of exciting projects made from trash day recovered...

    Posted By globalrider
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    02-06-10 01:09 PM Go to last post
  9. Finally bought a recumbent: and '03-'04 RANS Velocity Squared--any one else have one?

    Picked up a V2 from a private party in Orange County via Craigslist. Red, fenders, rack, cyclometer, bar mirror, good condition, but will need new chainrings, chain and rear cluster soon as they look worn. Paint/frame (steel) is in very good shape and I have ridden it a few times. I am surprised...

    Posted By foehn
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    02-06-10 09:14 AM Go to last post
  10. Any one try 661 biking sandals?

    I'm wondering if anyone has tried 661 2 strap biking sandals? If so how did you like them and were they true to size? (especially the width, I wear a EE) I bought a pair of Lake's but they have some kind of stretch fabric between the straps, doesn't work well with wide feet. Here are the ones I...

    Posted By tandempair
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    02-05-10 10:22 PM Go to last post
  11. Recumbents as Commuters

    I apologize if this has been asked before. I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone rides their trikes around town to do light shopping, commute to work, etc. If you do, where do you park and how do you make sure it's secure? I was thinking about doing all these things, but I would be paranoid...

    Posted By Sayre Kulp
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    02-04-10 02:46 PM Go to last post
  12. Zipp?

    Local news has reported that Zipp Speed Weaponry will be moving from Speedway to Indy in order to have a larger production facility. They will be increasing work staff and production output. Are Zipp wheels used on any recumbents? Looks as if they primarily make 700c wheels, with a few 650c models.

    Posted By JanMM
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    02-02-10 08:44 PM Go to last post
  13. Angeltech

    So who has had experience, good or bad, with Angeltech in Colorado?

    Posted By Retro Grouch
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  14. Warmest January Ever....and the Winter Olympics, Vancouver B.C. Canada

    Whats with the weather, in B.C. Canada its been the warmest January ever, normally we would have had 2 to 3 feet of snow (like last year) by now. Fortunately its only been raining, riding my CaTrail with the Windwrap fairing I manage to keep my feet dry and no windchill factors either. Whats the...

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  15. HPRA FLorida Challenge - 20/21 Feb 2010

    The HPRA used to host a race at the Brian Piccolo Park in Broward Cty, Florida for a number of years. It was decided that a few of us would resurrect it in 2010 following a hiatus of a couple years. The Sebring 12/24 race is Feb 13/14, and the Catrike rally is Mar 6/7, so we didn't want to...

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  16. "Performer" brand "Tandem Family"

    I am trying to buy a "Performer" brand "Tandem Family" but the site has no way to do it and the way that was suggested in their reply to my email asking how, is too risky. I can't find anyone who sells them in the U.S. Can anyone who has bought one of these please tell me how to do it, safely....

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  17. Pedal Blocks

    Right now, my Bacchetta Giro 20 is almost adjusted right. But I want to move the seat up a little I think. Problem is that the best way to carry the bike up the stairs to my apartment is to pick it up by the center of the frame and just lift. If I move the seat forward much more, I won't be...

    Posted By Artkansas
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    01-30-10 08:23 PM Go to last post
  18. "Bob" trailer advice?

    I’m looking for some advice in regards to the proper size Bob Yak to fit my Tour Easy. The bike is circa late ’99 or early 2000, 700 rear wheel, full wrap fender, and the seat struts extend below the QR Skewer. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/crankyolddude/Bikes/IMG_1807.jpg I assume...

    Posted By cranky old dude
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    01-30-10 08:16 PM Go to last post
  19. Giant Revive

    Hi all, I would like to ask everyone who owns a Giant Revive to post their reviews, likes, dislikes, improvements, pics, whatever you like about your Revive. I've had mine for a month now and would like to hear the experiences of others. I'll post a pic when I get a good one. As for me, I...

    Posted By saxonrider
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  20. Forgive Me, For I have Sinned

    So, I bought a recumbent stationary bike, so I could stay in shape in the winter and cut down on my outdoor riding this year. A fairly serious case of handlebar palsey forces me to cut down, if not eliminate riding for at least one season. I'm hoping I can still do two rides a week on the local...

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    01-30-10 10:26 AM Go to last post
  21. Best Panniers for the Slipstream

    Hi, I just ordered a Slipstream and would like to ask if anyone here has suggestions or experience with panniers for this bike or just some good review information for rear panniers in general. I ordered the Slipstream rear rack so I don't need that. I'm concerned about the panniers being...

    Posted By scrapser
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    01-29-10 07:15 PM Go to last post
  22. Keep your hands warm and dry

    Tired of getting cold wet hands when you bike in the rain? Tired of having water run into the sleeves of your raingear and pool up around your elbows? You can keep your hands and arms warm and dry even in cold nasty rainy weather by wearing rubber gloves lined with knit polyprophelene glove liners....

    Posted By pmmpete
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  23. 2nd Bent ride = century!

    I got my new Bacchetta Corsa last Tuesday and took it out for a short shake-down ride the same day. On Thursday, I ate my Wheaties and went for a long ride. I did 91 miles and just over 3,000' of climbing - that's at least a "sissy century" in my book. I rode with another recumbent rider on the...

    Posted By BILLYPATT
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  24. blog about HPV's, modifying recumbents, and riding with children.

    I'm blogging about My BikeE, my project Counterpoint Presto SWB bike, and trying to ride with my kids. http://homebrewhpv.blogspot.com/ Check it out a leave a comment. Enjoy

    Posted By globalrider
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    01-28-10 06:33 AM Go to last post
  25. Catrike's New Bike

    Introducing the Catbike Musashi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxld4jJD0SI

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    01-26-10 08:20 PM Go to last post
  26. Looking to get a bent trike suggestions?

    Like the title says. I haven't been on any kind of bike in over 10 years....except a 30 mile rides on a regular bike. I'm very interested in a bent trike. Problem is I don't know any places that sell them. I live in the san jose ca area if this is any help. Any and all suggestions are...

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  27. Rans Seavo

    Mrs. Grouch and I are considering replacing our Santana tandem with a recumbent. I feel like I don't know enough to even know what questions I should be asking. I'm attracted to the Seavo because it has 2 26" wheels. Transporting the thing is an issue that has to be solved. I want to be...

    Posted By Retro Grouch
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  28. Considering an Optima Orca, looking for input on dual 26 swbs, etc.

    Hello, I'm considering buying an Optima Orca, not because I've researched different bikes and picked that one out, but because I've come across one for sale online and here in New Zealand used recumbents for sale are few and far between. Seems to be a good price and good condition so I'm wondering...

    Posted By aidanc
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  29. Is the traditional recumbent dying?

    Where did all the bents go? All I ever see online is trikes, trike, trikes. I know they're recumbent too but as someone who's flipped back & forth and contemplated another bent I'm surprised at what seems to be a total shift to trikes. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Click on the...

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  30. Reality check

    I need a reality check. I bought a DF bike ostensibly for commuting 1.5 years ago, and haven't commuted yet. I think I just romanticized the idea of bike commuting, really. Used it for some rec rides/utility runs. Now, I'm seriously considering giving the commute a go. But I have my doubts on...

    Posted By no1mad
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  31. Why do df riders heap such scorn on recumbent bikes and cyclist

    In some other heading and threads, when bents are mentioned, DF riders decend on the poster like bees on sugar water. They scream things like "stay out of my pace line, dont talk to me, keep your joke machine away from me, and thats not a real bicycle. For some reason they seem to be threatened...

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  32. How much faster are u on a 'bent that a std road bike?

    I'm have a fixed gear and a road bike that I'm very fond of, but I have never tried a recumbent. I'm looking for speed and I think I'd like one of those long wheelbase dandies with the under-the-seat steering. If I average 18 mph for a 100 mile century, would I be alot faster, assuming the...

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  33. Grasshoppers Over Maryland

    Look for HPV Grasshopper owners in Montgomery County, Maryland area to for riding group.

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  34. Seat position on Rans Stratus LWB recumbent

    Hi there, guys-- I ride a Rans Stratus, and like a fool I messed around with the seat position that had been perfect for about 2000 miles. Now I can't seem to find exactly where I left it. Could someone quickly fill me in on how I go about getting the correct seat position back? I know it's...

    Posted By boss_hogg01
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  35. Custom built seat frame.

    Some of you know the saga/drama I have had to deal with regarding the seat frame on my Vison R40. I have had the bike since 2001. In that time frame 5 of 8 welds have broken and been repaired. Advanced Transportation, the company who used to build Vision recumbents went out of business and...

    Posted By Square & Compas
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  36. Snow

    What has been other rider's luck with riding in snow and ice on their recumbent?

    Posted By Artkansas
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  37. Bent out of shape.

    I think I may have underestimated the amount of work it takes to pedal a trike. I can ride my DF bike in a 12 mile loop, which includes a pretty large hill that I live on top of. I usually manage it in around an hour and five minutes. I will admit that I haven't ridden much in the last year or so,...

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  38. 09 Catrike Road w/ fenders $1000 till Sunday WA.

    SOLD Tried selling this on the "other" message board with no luck. I'll let this go for $1000 with fenders till Sunday only. Pick up only, no deliveries. This trike is in great condition with only some scratches on the bottom tube. Its been tuned up and its ready to go to a new home. Come get...

    Posted By Bent Ben
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  39. Retractable hydration tube

    Don't like drinking water with your nose pointed at the sky while steering with one hand? Set up a hydration system with a retracting hose like the one shown in the pictures which are attached to this post. The system consists of the following: 1. A Camelbak (TM) water bottle which has a...

    Posted By pmmpete
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  40. Shifter failure

    I own a Greenspeed GTO, with Dura-Ace bar end shifters. I've been having problems with the shifters failing after only a few hundred miles of riding, and once within 50 miles of installation. The failure begins with the index shifting. First, it stops clicking into place and begins to...

    Posted By lshiva
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  41. starter bent

    hi newbie here. I want a bent, looking for a cheap one, but still useable. I saw the walmart semi-recumbent, but it has small tires. Can it accept a bigger rear wheel? I like the look of the actionbents. I like the uss better than oss. Also found a bike-E. So it's wally, actionbent or bike...

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  42. homebuilt lowracer

    hi all, here are links to my build and ride of my new `bent. little more expensive this one, about £300, $ 485, worth every penny/cent! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhayjtFZLpk http://www.recumbent.tv/home/viewvideo/402/personal/the-redbull-racer.html hope everyones checking out the...

    Posted By gavtatu
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  43. I hate this bike

    I hate this bike… well, maybe not the bike, but I really disliked it last week. I bought my Django about 4 weeks ago. I rode it the first 2 days, then between the weather and travel I was away for a while, so have not ridden it nearly as much as I would like. I have commuted to work on it twice...

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  44. Crank Forward..... leg muscles used.

    Seems to me... traditional bikes.. at least for me... work my hamstrings more than the quads. I've rode a crank forward (Day 6).. around 5-6 miles.. and it seemed the quad muscles were used more equally. I'd be interested in comments from those experienced in both crank positions. Recumbent is...

    Posted By SortaGrey
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    12-28-09 12:17 PM Go to last post
  45. Bent friendly SPD shoes anyone?

    I know this has probably been discussed to death here, but I am not having any luck finding real info on google or bing. So I got a new bent a week ago. A used KMX X class. So I immediately took off the pedals that came with it, and put on my shimano SPD pedals. On my first ride, I noticed that my...

    Posted By fig
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    12-27-09 08:59 PM Go to last post
  46. HP Velotechnik Steet Machine Gte (2008)

    Hi All I am buying a house and so my beloved StreetMachine must go. It is listed on ebay right now. See link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180448020270&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_1044wt_1156 Thanks

    Posted By scouse
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  47. "Pedal steering" in front wheel drive Cruzbikes?

    When pedaling a front wheel drive Cruzbike, does the bike veer left-right-left-right as you pedal, particularly if you aren't clipped in or you punch the pedals rather than using good spinning technique?

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  48. Some Assist Please

    I've got the Catrike Trail that I'd like to tour a little bit with. I've been thinking of using a trailer to carry camping gear and such. I've just installed a Sram Dualdrive thats working flawlessly. However, I'm still finding some hills tough to climb, I was hoping the DD would alleviate some of...

    Posted By Trikin'
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    12-26-09 04:28 PM Go to last post
  49. You all have helped me before: Looking at an 02 RANS Velocity Squared recumbent (mor

    The current owner (the second owner) says that he just had some sort of servicing done on this vehicle. He says he bought it about 5 years ago from a friend of his who is a recumbent fanatic but the current owner says he has just never had the time to ride it and it has been sitting in his garage...

    Posted By foehn
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    12-19-09 11:00 PM Go to last post
  50. Vision R-40 -- where is the serial number?

    I picked up a 15 or so year old Vision R-40 recumbent on craigslist, and can't find the serial number -- I've scoured the entire frame and don't see it. Any clues? The only spot I've not checked is the chainstay has a protector on it (to protect from the chain) though that seems a really...

    Posted By dougmc
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    12-17-09 10:37 AM Go to last post

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