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all-terrain recumbent?
This may not be at all what you are considering but it sure was
fun.... Check out the quadricycle at http://www.crank-it.com/ Go to "photo gallery" and to "features" I had the pleasure of riding one this past May at the Michigan recumbent Rally - East (see http://www.lmb.org/wolbents/ and scroll down). I just purchased my first recumbent, a Bacchetta Giro less than a week ago, but had a lot of fun trying out both the Crank-it Quad and the Wiz Wheelz Terra Trike 3.4. (Never considered anything but a two wheeler until I saw these in person). If I had unlimited $$$ I think one of them would be a second recumbent for me. Regards, skitz Beware of strangers bearing used soda straws. On Fri, 6 Jun 2003 06:46:36 -0700 (PDT), (Steve McDonald) wrote: If you want a truly all-terrain recumbent, look at the hand-cycle a paraplegic rider used to scale the summit of Mt. Denali. It had caterpillar tracks for rear wheels and a granny gear lower than anything you've even seen. Steve McDonald |
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all-terrain recumbent?
My favorite LBS just got in some Giant Revives. I tested the DX model
a couple of weeks ago in another shop and was most impressed. Today I tested the standard model which uses an 8 speed derailler drive instead of the Nexus 7. It was a blast to say the least. When I took it back to the shop, I got talking with the guys (shop employees) about how this bike with the right modifications might make a great off-roader. We discussed a wider (and lower!) gear ratio, front suspension fork, off-road tires, etc. The more I think about it, I am more convinced that this is the configuration that may work best for off-roading with it's more upright riding posture which allows more upper body involvement. The bike is very comfortable and sitting closer to the ground than an upright MTB makes it feel safe. The step thru frame is an asset should you need to catch yourself should in case of side slippage and will prevent "accidents" with your crotch area if you jump off the seat for any reason. It's wheelbase is similiar to a regular bike and will help to negociate tight switchbacks when you're out in the woods. While no recumbent or even a "semi" like the Revive will out perform a good upright MTB when the going really gets rough, in my humble opinion, this breed of semi-recumbents is as good as it gets for this type of riding if you intend to enjoy an ergonomically friendly bike without resorting to an upright MTB. Just my two cents. Edward Wong Orlando, FL |
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