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Old 04-09-07, 08:39 AM
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rafael
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Location: Finger Lakes, NY
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Bikes: Street Machine, Rans Force 5, Cannondale R500, Schwinn Circuit, Dawes Double Blue

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I have two recumbents: a RANS Force 5 and an HP Velotechnic Street Machine. The Street Machine is the heavier, has front and rear suspension, and 1.5" tires* at 100 psi : gravel roads are no problem. On the other hand, it is about 2 mph slower than the RANS which has 1" tires and is uncomfortable on gravel.

If you do not mind the weight, consider the Street Machine.

*Let me take a moment to plug Schwalbe tires: wide, high pressure, and 4200 miles with only one flat - and that was a slow leak so I did not need to do a change in the field.
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