Considering a recumbent

[AndyRM]

I'm in totally new territory here and it's only a vague consideration, but I spotted this recumbent on Facebook and I have to say I'm tempted:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7914179321980817/

I've not seen anything quite like it, and the industrial looks appeal but as I said I know nothing about this style of bike.

It's claimed to be "vintage" and going off the components that seems accurate. Generally seems to be in OK nick, nothing a tidy up wouldn't solve. And that seat looks... sticky!

Anything specifically I should be looking out for? Is this an absolute disaster of a 'bent or is it worth a punt?

 

[AndyRM]

 

[Sharky]

Can you try before you buy?
Questions- how do you adjust for leg length? Does the seat slide fore/aft?

At £50, must be worth it.

 

[AndyRM]

Can you try before you buy?
Questions- how do you adjust for leg length? Does the seat slide fore/aft?

At £50, must be worth it.

It's local so I'll ask.

The leg length thing has always been a concern for me (which is daft I know when most things are adjustable), but I have really, really long legs and arms and basically no torso so while I know what I'm after on a standard bike I've no idea here.

 

[AndyRM]

I have heard back from the seller and the seat doesn't move so I think I'll leave it.

Thanks for the advice @Sharky, much appreciated.

I suppose now the thread can be what make it is? I've seen a few recumbents over the years but none which looks quite like this.

My initial reaction was that it's a bit of a BSO but it looks better than that, home made almost but that might just be the raw finish.

 

[Oldhippy]

For the price though it may worth getting just to see how it ticks and do up a bit for a better price perhaps?

 

[AndyRM]

For the price though it may worth getting just to see how it ticks and do up a bit for a better price perhaps?

If I had the space I'd definitely consider it as a project.

 

[kingrollo]

Whilst out injured - I couldn't ride an upright bike. I purchased a used bachetta giro 20.

Had some real fun on it - would highly recommend trying a recumbent. I sold it when I finally got over the injury. A decision I regret now - Id love to go for a blast on it again.

Going downhill a recumbent is serious fun.

 

[AndyRM]

Yeah, they are a lot of fun! This one isn't meant to be sadly.