The Force 5 is RANS new dual 650c-wheeled SWB recumbent. As it isn’t due out until March 04 I can’t tell you what it feels like, yet. It will be made in the USA, which is nice. There will be two versions: the Force 5 LE and the Force 5 XP. They both use the…
The Longbikes Slipstream and Eliminator recumbents were new models in 2000. The Eliminator was a fresh design while the Slipstream borrowed from the Ryan Vanguard design, which derived from the 1980 Avatar 2000. Like all Longbikes recumbents, the Slipstream and Eliminator are very well built, with extremely high-quality fittings & hardware.
The Thunderbolt was the least expensive bike from Lightning. It was a bike built to fit most everyone’s budget. It shared the high-performance geometry (but not the lightweight) of its “big brother,” the Phantom.
The HP Velotechnik Spirit is a great first recumbent. Like most CLWB OSS bikes it is easy to get used to and great for around town riding. Its upright seating and stable handling make it good in traffic. The rear suspension makes the potholes on your commute less harsh.
If you want a Long-Wheel-Base (LWB) recumbent with Under-Seat-Steering (USS) and rear suspension the Hase Tagun is about your only choice. The rear suspension does a good job of soaking up bumps but it also adds a 5 to 7 LB weight penalty over other LWB USS bikes.
Bill Haluzak developed the Haluzak Triumf in response to inquiries about a trike for physically challenged riders. His design Triumph resulted in this US made delta trike. Weighing in at 46 lb it was the lightest delta trike in the $1500 price range.
Of all USS SWB bikes, the Haluzak is among the most intuitive for the beginner. The Leprechaun was designed for smaller riders with its smaller front wheel.
The Haluzak Hybrid Race was designed to blend performance and comfort.
The Haluzak Horizon was the most popular of the Haluzak bikes and was a great all around bike.
The first delta trike from Greenspeed has arrived! Now the Hase KettWiesel has some competition. We have both the Hase and the Anura in stock and ready to ride so you can decide for yourself which suite you best. I’ll review them further here soon.
The GT3 Folding recumbent trike is the economical foldable commuting trike developed by Greenspeed, the best-known name in tadpole trikes. As the 3rd incarnation of the GT commuter trike, it brings the Greenspeed reputation to a new economical price never seen from them. Greenspeed GT3 Folding Recumbent Tricycles The GT3 is built from the ground…
The Tour Easy is a chromoly version of the Gold Rush Replica with less expensive components. Like the GRR it is an LWB OSS bike with low pedals and fairly low seat. Tour Easys have been crossing the country for decades. Some riders say it is the best touring recumbent available, next to the Gold…