Hello Just a question to the group as I just discovered these AB's but was wondering which model would be one of the fastest bikes. I was thinking the HiRacer...
It really depends on your knees on a recumbent. I wouldn't hop on one thinking that you're going to be fast right from the get go, it takes time to get your...
Glenn, I don't have the Roadrunner, but my Focus came with the FRP seat. It was pre-drilled, but the holes fit the mounting brackets for my bike. Our frames...
I understand the knees and all and I have a EZ1 now so I have been getting the legs as you say. I was riding with a guy who had 26 inch wheels and he just blew...
While there are faster and slower recumbents, and there is always a thread going on at bentrideronline.com over who makes the "fastest", I think much of the...
This is an area of discussion. My opinionis that several models would be considered for title of fastest AB. In this group, the original TW1, with it's...
I'd say this depends a little on the geography of where you live. If you live somewhere flat, then aerodynamics will be more important than weight. In this...
I think you will find that it is not wheel size as much as the quality of components. My wife rode an EZ1 and I had a Canto and on downhill runs I would always...
... was ... Scott, I own both a Suspended Road Runner and a HiRacer. The HiRacer is faster than the heavier Road Runner with its 20" front wheel, wider tires,...
... was ... Scott, I own both a Suspended Road Runner and a HiRacer. The HiRacer is faster than the heavier Road Runner with its 20" front wheel, wider tires,...
In my case, it turns out on closer inspection that the bearing wasn't pressed in straight to start so now that the inner bore is no longer perfect, only a new...
When I received my modification kit from Tom I installed it with the bracket below the kingpin and the tie-rod on top of the bracket. I have put some miles on...
Jay Thanks for the good info that is what I am looking for. It will be waiting to hear what you think about the Mid Racer when you get it. Scott ... HiRacer. ...
Cliff I do agree there are faster and slower recumbents and alot has to do with the components and fitting. That is one thing I am trying to deal with as I...
All due respect here. I couldn't agree with you less about component quality affecting speed. Better components tend to be lighter, prettier & perhaps longer...
... Chris, Thanks for you suggestions. I already began drilling new holes in the FRP seat, making sure I stayed on the thicker part of the seat. I taped the...
Heaven forgive me, but I must agree with Andre' on this one (for those who are new to this group, Andre' & I seem to rarely agree). My comment was in reference...
Thanks to everyone who answered my initial questions regarding the Rail Metro. I ended up having to trade in that model with Randy for the Jet Stream....
Clifford I'm glad that I could bring you and Andre' together.:) I agree with you that components probably play a smaller part than things like tire pressure....
So with all that has been said which model of AB, do you guys think would be a faster bike all things considered ? I just want to get a bike that will feel...
Hello Kelli... and I'm glad you got everything worked out by getting the "right" bike. That is most important and two thumbs up to Randy also! Tires are...
After riding with the new brackets on my ABTT in the standard position with bracket under Kingpin and tie-rod on top of bracket I have changed the setup as...
I'll let you post a picture of what you ended up with, Joel. It is interesting how such a small change can change the feel of the geomtery but it is good to...
From my pov, we missed one important factor on the Fastest bent. That is chain drag, when you are loosing 10% or more of your effort pulling the chain through...
If wheel size is so important, why don't we see more "ordinary" bicycles with 48" wheels? Bikes with small wheels like Moulton have set world records. The size...
Here are the high res photographs. Top Right <http://www.waxman.org/%7Erecumbent/Top_Right.jpg> <http://www.waxman.org/%7Erecumbent/Bottom_Right.jpg> Bottom...
Is there anyone in or near LA that has a Actionbent trike I could try out? Also would consider buying a used one if anyone is in the market. I am reluctant to...
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Just based on pix & specs I'd say Rail Metro. To my eyes, it looks like it would be a touch more user friendly than the High Racer and I doubt you'd feel any...
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