Originally Posted by
sstorkel
That plus the non-standard front-wheel. You'll have to carry two different sizes of spare tube, two different spare tires (if you carry spare tires), and if you need a replacement tire in the middle of nowhere your choices may be limited. Looks to me like these bikes are a solution in search of a problem...
Non-standard to a conventional bike rider, but pretty standard 20/406 front and 26/559 rear to the recumbent community. I've checked out the bike shops I've passed so far on my tour and I've seen no problem getting either size. Now the local WalMart or sports shop, on the other hand, might be a problem. Actually, I have seen a more limited choice of tire replacement out here on the road when dealing with the 16" b*o*b trailer.