The Cycler » Recumbents http://www.thecycler.net Daily updated blog about everything related to the bicycle world. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:00:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Innesenti: The Ultimate Sports Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/innesenti-the-ultimate-sports-recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/innesenti-the-ultimate-sports-recumbent#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:00:24 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=3764 Innesenti: The Ultimate Sports Recumbent

Very low center of gravity, super light carbon composite frame and as aerodynamic as a droplet, the Innesenti recumbent is built for speed, endurance and stability

Link : Innesenti, via The Awesomer

Price: ~$11,000

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]]> Very low center of gravity, super light carbon composite frame and as aerodynamic as a droplet, the Innesenti recumbent is built for speed, endurance and stability

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/innesenti-the-ultimate-sports-recumbent/feed 0 Ragtop For Recumbent Bicycle http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/ragtop-for-recumbent-bicycle http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/ragtop-for-recumbent-bicycle#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:00:04 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=3714 Ragtop For Recumbent Bicycle

Bicycles aren’t very protective weather wise; this ragtop is a one-size-fits-all roof for recumbent bicycles that can also be fitted to trikes and under or over seat steering recumbents.

Link : Recumbent Ragtops

Price: $180

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]]> Bicycles aren’t very protective weather wise; this ragtop is a one-size-fits-all roof for recumbent bicycles that can also be fitted to trikes and under or over seat steering recumbents.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/ragtop-for-recumbent-bicycle/feed 0 The Radnabel atl-Klassik Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-radnabel-atl-klassik-recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-radnabel-atl-klassik-recumbent#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:34 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=3340 The Radnabel atl-Klassik Recumbent

A recumbent with an almost upright rider position the German atl-Klassik offers a very comfortable ride with full suspension and plenty of cargo space thanks to the indirect steering.

Link : Radnabel, via The Recumbent Blog

Price: €1700+

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]]> A recumbent with an almost upright rider position the German atl-Klassik offers a very comfortable ride with full suspension and plenty of cargo space thanks to the indirect steering.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-radnabel-atl-klassik-recumbent/feed 0 TerraCycle Cargo Monster Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/terracycle-cargo-monster-recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/terracycle-cargo-monster-recumbent#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:00:28 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=3243 TerraCycle Cargo Monster Recumbent

Need to haul a lot of stuff comfortably? The TerraCycle Cargo Monster is a three wheeled recumbent. It’s basically an Xtracycle hooked to a recumbent at a very affordable price.

Link : TerraCycle, via The Recumbent Blog

Price: $770

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]]> Need to haul a lot of stuff comfortably? The TerraCycle Cargo Monster is a three wheeled recumbent. It’s basically an Xtracycle hooked to a recumbent at a very affordable price.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/terracycle-cargo-monster-recumbent/feed 0 The Thundervolt M1 Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-thundervolt-m1-recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-thundervolt-m1-recumbent#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:00:16 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2943 The Thundervolt M1 Recumbent

Linear turbulence at any speed the Thundervolt M1 is fast: incredibly narrow, low and streamlined if only there was a way to make your legs more aerodynamic.

Link : Tandemania

Price: $3'700

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]]> Linear turbulence at any speed the Thundervolt M1 is fast: incredibly narrow, low and streamlined if only there was a way to make your legs more aerodynamic.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-thundervolt-m1-recumbent/feed 0 Bubble And Squeak Trike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/bubble-and-squeak-trike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/bubble-and-squeak-trike#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:57 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2837 Bubble And Squeak Trike

HPV racing enthusiast Miles Kingsbury made the fully enclosed Bubble and Squeak trike. A remarkable design aiming to reduce drag and increase stability at higher speeds.

Link : British Human Power Club

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]]> HPV racing enthusiast Miles Kingsbury made the fully enclosed Bubble and Squeak trike. A remarkable design aiming to reduce drag and increase stability at higher speeds.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/bubble-and-squeak-trike/feed 0 Longbikes Slipstream Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/longbikes-slipstream-recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/longbikes-slipstream-recumbent#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:02:14 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2549 Longbikes Slipstream Recumbent

The Slipstream is one of the best looking under seat steering, long wheelbase recumbent we’ve ever seen. Minimal and strong frame construction, with disc brakes.

Link : Longbikes, via The Recumbent Blog

Price: $2'800

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]]> The Slipstream is one of the best looking under seat steering, long wheelbase recumbent we’ve ever seen. Minimal and strong frame construction, with disc brakes.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/longbikes-slipstream-recumbent/feed 0 The Jetrike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-jetrike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-jetrike#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:00:26 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2341 The Jetrike

The Jetrike is a front wheel drive tilting delta trike design that features self-centering tilt geometry. The idea was to make a tilting mechanism to improve cornering speed.

Link : Jetrike, via The Recumbent Blog

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]]> The Jetrike is a front wheel drive tilting delta trike design that features self-centering tilt geometry. The idea was to make a tilting mechanism to improve cornering speed.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-jetrike/feed 0 3 Wheel Drive Trike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/3-wheel-drive-trike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/3-wheel-drive-trike#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:24 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2324 3 Wheel Drive Trike

A Russian made trike sports an all wheel drive system with gears. The build quality and engineering look very smooth, though we’re wondering about the omission of a differential.

Link : Trike.ru, via The Recumbent Blog

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]]> A Russian made trike sports an all wheel drive system with gears. The build quality and engineering look very smooth, though we’re wondering about the omission of a differential.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/3-wheel-drive-trike/feed 0 The Flevobike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-flevobike http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-flevobike#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:00:37 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=2332 The Flevobike

The Flevobike is a recumbent bike with center steering and front wheel traction with full suspension. Although the original design isn’t produced anymore the plans are public.

Link : Flevo Fan Club

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]]> The Flevobike is a recumbent bike with center steering and front wheel traction with full suspension. Although the original design isn’t produced anymore the plans are public.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/the-flevobike/feed 0 BioCycle Recumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/biocycle-ecumbent http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/biocycle-ecumbent#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:02:28 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=1180 BioCycle Recumbent

A recumbent in a city usually at disadvantage with its low height, but the BioCycle is quite high, maneuverable, stable at low and high speeds and fits wherever classic bikes do.

Link : BioCycle

Price: €1350-1500

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]]> A recumbent in a city usually at disadvantage with its low height, but the BioCycle is quite high, maneuverable, stable at low and high speeds and fits wherever classic bikes do.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/biocycle-ecumbent/feed 0 Wooden Tricycle: Le Zélo http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/wooden-tricycle http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/wooden-tricycle#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:52:36 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=449 Wooden Tricycle: Le Zélo

Boris Beauland made a wooden tricycle, a project that took him nearly a year. A true masterpiece and well documented too, made in his small underground garage (in French).

Link : Boris Beauland, via Recumbent Blog

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]]> Boris Beauland made a wooden tricycle, a project that took him nearly a year. A true masterpiece and well documented too, made in his small underground garage (in French).

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/wooden-tricycle/feed 0 Atomic Zombie DIY Homebuilt Projects http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/atomic-zombie-diy-homebuilt-projects http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/atomic-zombie-diy-homebuilt-projects#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:54:05 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=255 Atomic Zombie DIY Homebuilt Projects

Atomic Zombie has a wonderful do it yourself (DIY) community where readers build and submit their work of art. Some are very unconventional and interesting rides.

Link : Atomic Zombie, via The Recumbent Blog

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]]> Atomic Zombie has a wonderful do it yourself (DIY) community where readers build and submit their work of art. Some are very unconventional and interesting rides.

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/atomic-zombie-diy-homebuilt-projects/feed 0 Zockra: Le Rapide http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/zockra-le-rapide http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/zockra-le-rapide#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:35:04 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=184 Zockra: Le Rapide

A monocoque, low racer recumbent made with carbon prepreg materials screams speed. Made in France this beauty weighs like a feather at 7.5kg (in bike terms).

Link : Zockra Bikes, via Bicycle Design

Price: $4000

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]]> A monocoque, low racer recumbent made with carbon prepreg materials screams speed. Made in France this beauty weighs like a feather at 7.5kg (in bike terms).

]]> http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/zockra-le-rapide/feed 0 Race Crash Compilation http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/race-crash-compilation http://www.thecycler.net/recumbents/race-crash-compilation#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:24:12 +0000 The Cycler http://www.thecycler.net/?p=94 Race Crash Compilation

This is what happens if you go too fast in a recumbent race with tight turns. These things are built for maximum efficincy for going straight with occasional light turns.

Link : BentRider Online, via The Recumbent Blog

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]]> This is what happens if you go too fast in a recumbent race with tight turns. These things are built for maximum efficincy for going straight with occasional light turns.

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