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$750 SWB Recumbent at Chuck's Bikes (same as ActionBent Tidal Wave)



 
 
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Old November 10th 03, 05:52 AM
B. Sanders
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Default $750 SWB Recumbent at Chuck's Bikes (same as ActionBent Tidal Wave)

Chuck's Bikes, a US-based online clearance outlet for surplus and blem bike
frames and components, has begun selling a Taiwanese SWB called the "Tsunami
Recumbent" for $750 + shipping. This SWB/USS bike appears to be identical
to the ActionBent Tidal Wave, but $245 cheaper.

http://www.chucksbikes.com/store/indexcb014.htm

The componentry is excellent: DuraAce, 105, LX. The Cyclone cranks are
quite good. Shifting should be fantastic on this bike, as Dura Ace barcons
are the best shifters on the planet (IMO). The rear wheel is 700c, and front
wheel is 451mm.

It was quite surprising to see a recumbent at Chuck's, or any similar online
bike shop. With the remarkable offerings presented at Interbike 2003, and
Sun's recent announcements of greatly expanded offerings, I think 2004 could
be a banner year for low-priced recumbents in the US market. The barrier to
entry is being lowered, which is going to grow the US market, and drive
demand for the higher-end and custom offerings.

It's a great time to be alive, isn't it?

-Barry




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Old November 10th 03, 06:12 PM
Jeff Wills
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Default $750 SWB Recumbent at Chuck's Bikes (same as ActionBent Tidal Wave)

"B. Sanders" wrote in message news:LQErb.114255$mZ5.770053@attbi_s54...
Chuck's Bikes, a US-based online clearance outlet for surplus and blem bike
frames and components, has begun selling a Taiwanese SWB called the "Tsunami
Recumbent" for $750 + shipping. This SWB/USS bike appears to be identical
to the ActionBent Tidal Wave, but $245 cheaper.

http://www.chucksbikes.com/store/indexcb014.htm

The componentry is excellent: DuraAce, 105, LX. The Cyclone cranks are
quite good. Shifting should be fantastic on this bike, as Dura Ace barcons
are the best shifters on the planet (IMO). The rear wheel is 700c, and front
wheel is 451mm.


The "Dura-Ace" name on the bar-cons is a misnomer. Shimano makes one
(1) grade of bar-con shifters- they always have. They work great, no
doubt about it, but they've always had the same part numbers
throughout the line:

SL-BS50 : 6/7 speed
SL-BS50-8 : 8-speed
SL-BS50???: 8-speed Dura-Ace (can't remember the number, and 8-speed
Dura-Ace requires a different cable pull)
SL-BS77: 9-speed

Jeff
 




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