Fixed gear recumbent
07-18-06, 12:07 PM
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Fixed gear recumbent
I don't really want to do it, but I'm just curious if it has been done.
I wouldn't think it would be possible on a rear wheel drive recumbent as the chain is too long to maintain proper tension, but on a front wheel drive I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Anyone?
I wouldn't think it would be possible on a rear wheel drive recumbent as the chain is too long to maintain proper tension, but on a front wheel drive I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Anyone?
07-18-06, 12:10 PM
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Shedon Brown mentioned FWD recumbants somewhere. Trackstanding on a recumbant would be really difficult, especially on a FWD recumbant. I imagine that skiding however would be easier and more effective.
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Originally Posted by genericbikedude
Shedon Brown mentioned FWD recumbants somewhere. Trackstanding on a recumbant would be really difficult, especially on a FWD recumbant. I imagine that skiding however would be easier and more effective.
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why why why?
As far as skidding, since your weight is mainly over the rear wheel and you can't move your weight so...
why why why?
As far as skidding, since your weight is mainly over the rear wheel and you can't move your weight so...
why why why?
07-18-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by genericbikedude
Shedon Brown mentioned FWD recumbants somewhere. Trackstanding on a recumbant would be really difficult, especially on a FWD recumbant. I imagine that skiding however would be easier and more effective.
trike. Skidding was just about impossible unless you hit the brakes and turn sharply on gravel. On clean pavement it rolls over first.
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Yeah that pic didn't sport the handbrake that worked so well for 360 skids!
I'd think that the fully weighted rear wheel would be hard to skid, until you consider the seatback & on some models, hands-at-the sides steering (bent people what's the term for that?) Using these two things together it seems like it'd be a snap to skid a rear wheel fixed recumbent (if you overcame the chain length thing) Pull your ass into the seat & your back into the seat back while pushing with yon legs, weighted stop would be good. Ever worked out on one o' them universal leg presses? The only way I'LL ever lift 500lbs!
I'd think that the fully weighted rear wheel would be hard to skid, until you consider the seatback & on some models, hands-at-the sides steering (bent people what's the term for that?) Using these two things together it seems like it'd be a snap to skid a rear wheel fixed recumbent (if you overcame the chain length thing) Pull your ass into the seat & your back into the seat back while pushing with yon legs, weighted stop would be good. Ever worked out on one o' them universal leg presses? The only way I'LL ever lift 500lbs!
07-18-06, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Re-Cycle
Standard brake pads are $1.99 a pair at my local hardware store
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Originally Posted by genericbikedude
yeah, and mavic rims run 50+
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Yeah I once mentioned that I wanted to be the first person to race a fixed recumbant and my friend told me...yeah and I will be the first person to kick your ass!
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Recumbants are 60+ pounds, they should be hard on both brakes and rims.
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Originally Posted by Cynikal
Recumbants are 60+ pounds, they should be hard on both brakes and rims.
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These recumbents are sweeeet. I took one for a test ride a couple weeks ago and it's so much fun.
https://www.catrike.com/
https://www.catrike.com/
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Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
These recumbents are sweeeet. I took one for a test ride a couple weeks ago and it's so much fun.
https://www.catrike.com/
https://www.catrike.com/
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Rolling a recumbent trike is NOT fun. And it's surprisingly easy to do.
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These recumbents are sweeeet. I took one for a test ride a couple weeks ago and it's so much fun.
https://www.catrike.com/
https://www.catrike.com/
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The unfaired recumbent hour record record was setted in a fixed gear:
https://www.bikeforums.net/recumbent/340139-29-76-miles-one-hour-new-world-record.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/recumbent/340139-29-76-miles-one-hour-new-world-record.html
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