recumbents and gradients

[Smokin Joe]

Slipping is due to the gearing being very low and how much weight there is over the back wheel.

I wouldn't agree with that. The bigger the gear the more a tyre will slip, spin up with higher cadence and reduced power and the problem diminishes or goes away.

 

[byegad]

I wouldn't agree with that. The bigger the gear the more a tyre will slip, spin up with higher cadence and reduced power and the problem diminishes or goes away.

Agree, wholeheartedly.