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Haluzak Recumbent Bikes |
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Haluzak Recumbent Bicycles
On 1/4/07 Bill Haluzak told me he is calling it quits from the bicycle
manufacturing business. He said the main issue was getting Shimano parts
when he needs them. He said he will continue making and selling parts
and accessories for Haluzak bikes but Haluzak Recumbent bikes themselves
will no longer be available. We will try to keep some Haluzak Recumbent
parts and accessories in stock as long as they are available. I ordered
parts from Haluzak on 5/21/07. As of 12/4/07 I still have no word on
when (if?) we should expect them.
The Haluzak, Horizon classic USS SWB recumbents
For years, Bill Haluzak built some of the finest USS recumbent bikes available. All of his bikes are similarly designed and change little over the years. In fact, it is difficult to tell them apart in pictures. Some 99% of Haluzak's bikes are USS SWB with bar-ends and bar-con shifters. Their rider position, handling and comfort are similar. You can get a Haluzak with OSS handlebars, which comprises the missing 1% of their sales. The frame detail, rider position and handling are very good. Quality components and Bar-Con shifters made the Haluzak among the best shifting 'bents on the market. Their chain idler is nearly silent and pretty trouble free. USS handlebars with bar-end are an excellent combination. It gives one of the most comfortable hand-arm positions of any USS 'bent. Haluzak, Longbikes and Linear recumbents all use this handlebar style. Haluzak low speed maneuverability is good, they climb pretty well too.
Some recumbent beginners find it easiest to learn to ride USS bikes like
the Haluzak. As with all USS bikes accessories mounted on the handlebars
are sometimes harder to see. This is particularly important with
speedometers and mirrors. For adding lights, Speedo's and mirrors to any
USS bike requires the purchase of an optional mount (or some ingenuity.)
All Haluzak models share the same seat. It is light and breathes very
well. The seat cover is extremely durable. The seat frame is somewhat less
durable, we have seen a few riders over 220 lb break them. I have not been
able to get really comfortable on it but Haluzak owners rarely complain.
Haluzak says it breaks in to fit you in a few hundred miles. Haluzak
owners are sometimes quite loyal to their bike.
Mark (Max) Townsend shows Sydney Australia his Haluzak Horizon
We also carry these recumbent brands:
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