Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Where have you been? We're still awaiting the LEL write-up!arallsopp said:HPV StreetMachine GTe.
...And a Challenge Furai USS SL-II for the fast stuff.
So how many recumbent riders have we?
- Thread starter Andy in Sig
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arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
Auntie Helen said:
Sorry my love. LEL generated push back commitments to work and home. 5 days and 2 overnights in the office, then a week camping with family in rural france, sans velo.
Sans internet too, mostly, except today, when I'm having to work a bit too...
It will come.
Campfire
Über Member
- Location
- near Risley Moss, Warrington
Greenspeed Anura delta trike. Previously ICE T wide track. Loved the ICE but had a yen for a delta. Was going to get a Kettwiesel but discovered the Anura with narrow track. It's not so stable, comfortable, nor fast as the ICE but for the use I give it it's fine.
Would love a Kett & a Bike E, but think the other half would have heart attack at the thought of so many wheels to repair punctures for me!!
Would love a Kett & a Bike E, but think the other half would have heart attack at the thought of so many wheels to repair punctures for me!!
longman
New Member
- Location
- christchurch
i have two and one on order.
challenge" taifun"
mike burrows" ratracer"
and a velokaft nocom on order
challenge" taifun"
mike burrows" ratracer"
and a velokaft nocom on order
Sun Superlight
New Member
I've got a half built (Raleigh 20 front end/steam pipe rear end) recumbent with a Rholoff hub in a 26" back wheel. It's heavy as hell already, so it should be very quick downhill at least.
arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
Sun Superlight said:
OOh. Nice. Like the sound of that. Got any pics?
arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
ACW said:
From David at Laidback?
Sun Superlight
New Member
arallsopp said:
No pic's as yet but I'll try to get some posted soon.
(The Rholoff rear wheel is only borrowed from my Thorn Raven) the idea being to see if the recumbent experience is for me by building a quick experimental job first. If it turns out to be as exciting as it looks, then I would probably spend some money and build a serious one.
I attended my first HPV event at Preston Sports Arena as a spectator a few weeks ago and came away amazed and inspired at some of the imaginative and spectacular laid back machines.
The one's that really appealed were the low streamlined pure racers that would probably be totally impractical on the road.
PS. Mrs Superlight thinks I'm quite mad and absolutely refuses to sit in it for me so that I can check out how good it's looking.
(mind you, she thinks nothing of spending £150 on a new handbag and then walking around with it empty because she's now skint)BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
longman said:
I *hate* you!! Well, not really, but I am rather jealous!
arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
Ah... Mikey. Relax. Its ok. From what I've read, the no-comm is the absolute opposite of its name. Compromises on safety, stability, low speed handling, utility, durability, price point, comfort, all just to make it 'faster'. Its not a touch on...
Gah! I can't do it. I WANT ONE!!!
Gah! I can't do it. I WANT ONE!!!
swscotland bentrider
Senior Member
- Location
- Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
A quick update.
Earlier this year I traded the two Nazca's for a pair of Bacchetta's - a Giro 20 and a Corsa SS. Found that I preferred the higher position and the steering. Not content with that I've added an ICE Q26 which is rapidly becoming my favourite. I'm now down to one DF tourer. The dark side has claimed me (and my wallet!) Love the Giro - stable, practical and comfortable. The Corsa is light and quick but I'm still trying to dial in a perfect position. The Q26 is huge fun and more practical than I expected. Potentially an excellent tourer. I've got plans for it next year. The only downside is portability it fills my car and trains are a no no.
Earlier this year I traded the two Nazca's for a pair of Bacchetta's - a Giro 20 and a Corsa SS. Found that I preferred the higher position and the steering. Not content with that I've added an ICE Q26 which is rapidly becoming my favourite. I'm now down to one DF tourer. The dark side has claimed me (and my wallet!) Love the Giro - stable, practical and comfortable. The Corsa is light and quick but I'm still trying to dial in a perfect position. The Q26 is huge fun and more practical than I expected. Potentially an excellent tourer. I've got plans for it next year. The only downside is portability it fills my car and trains are a no no.
Aero 24 here!
I just joined the forum, I'm from the States, Arizona more specifically. I've been riding my Aero 24 for three years and it is an AMAZING ride... but, I am alas dying to have a Fujin! The dutch make such beautiful bikes! The Raptobike is quite the rage over here, though with shipping and exchange, I don't think the dollars work out as well as many think.
Lisa
I just joined the forum, I'm from the States, Arizona more specifically. I've been riding my Aero 24 for three years and it is an AMAZING ride... but, I am alas dying to have a Fujin! The dutch make such beautiful bikes! The Raptobike is quite the rage over here, though with shipping and exchange, I don't think the dollars work out as well as many think.
Lisa
