So how many recumbent riders have we?

[Standoff]

Bought this years ago and used it occasionally. Inherited my sons old bike and now clicking up some serious miles. Recumbent is fun but no good at climbing (with me onboard anyway).

 

[ufkacbln]

Is that a "Velocita"?

 

[Standoff]

Yes. Bought off eBay years ago. Great downhill and something special about laying back and cruising along taking in the views. In comparison a similar route on a heavyish conventional bike is about 3mph faster...with me driving anyway!

 

[Sca1ey]

Raptobike LowRacer

 

[kevins299]

Add me to the list now
Hp velotech speedmachine in london

 

[Recycle]

HPV Speedmachine & Grasshopper
Grasshopper mainly used for commuting because I can get it onto trains that are restricted to folding bikes.

 

[Scoosh]

Collecting a Nazca Fuego on Thursday.

Only 5 more sleeps !

EDIT: Collected today, Monday

Now to try riding it ....

 

[Hedgehoguk]

I guess I should update mine - she has had a few additions :
Reflective wheel covers and a sound system - just tneed the gps now.

 

[Recycle]

I'm salivating.

 

[ianrauk]

I guess I should update mine - she has had a few additions :
Reflective wheel covers and a sound system - just tneed the gps now.
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I want this...... I really do....

 

[Scoosh]

That is gorgeous !

<drools>

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Will be adding to the numbers soon.... due to ongoing shoulder problems I cannot currently ride any of my 5 bicycles and have been getting increasingly frustrated at this. Also worried because over last year have really worked to achieve a level of fitness where 100 miles is a pleasant trip out - so have been trying to get a cheap recumbent. Picked up a nice looking old Linear LWB 2 off eBay. A bit of a risk as not seen and I'm aware of the issues some had....but under seat steering is definitely the way to go at the moment. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can go for a spin

 

[ufkacbln]

Will be adding to the numbers soon.... due to ongoing shoulder problems I cannot currently ride any of my 5 bicycles and have been getting increasingly frustrated at this. Also worried because over last year have really worked to achieve a level of fitness where 100 miles is a pleasant trip out - so have been trying to get a cheap recumbent. Picked up a nice looking old Linear LWB 2 off eBay. A bit of a risk as not seen and I'm aware of the issues some had....but under seat steering is definitely the way to go at the moment. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can go for a spin

Good news (maybe)

Linear Cycles has been resurrected and is manufacturing in the US

They also hold some parts (not all) for heritage models


So even if there are issues they may not be insurmountable

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Good news (maybe)

Linear Cycles has been resurrected and is manufacturing in the US

They also hold some parts (not all) for heritage models


So even if there are issues they may not be insurmountable

Hoping there won't be any issues.......will post an update when she arrives and I have been for a spin.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Well my Linear arrived yesterday via Yodel and having put it together this morning it was time to take her out for a test run. A leisurely 19 miles with an average speed of 9.9 mph - so no records broken today (Usually would only average about 13.5 mph on my road bikes) It felt strange at first and I struggled with setting off - but was getting the hang of it by the end.Even managed a couple of "Norfolk hills". The Linear put a big grin on my face. No creaks, rattles or scary things (though the rear tyre has seen better days and will be replaced with a Schwalbe Marathon at the earliest) All in all I am a very happy bunny today as I have not been able to cycle for about 3 months due to shoulder tendonitis (tried 3 weeks ago and was in agony) Today no pain. May do a bit further tomorrow - weather permitting.