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I have fascinated by recumbents for a long time. This summer I got a Bachetta Cafe used and swapped out a bunch of parts.
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Nice recumbents in this thread!

Sorry, a little bit offtopic but:

I am developing a soft spot for a "front wheel drive", "low racer" recumbent for a few weeks now.

Via ratrodbikes, I saw the "flowroller" design, a design that really appeals to me (aside from the very short headtube that probably gives it a lot of flex):

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And this guy:
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I found a build thread on this bike if interested.

Flowroller design on youtube

LWB recumbent testride on youtube


Thinking of building a recumbent like this:
Steel (CroMo) / Wood materials.
26inch balloon tires.
Derailleur gearing / IGH.
Drumbrakes / Coaster brake.
Fast!
Comfortable.

@karl are you in? ;)

I can't find much info on the Flowroller:
Geometry? More specific: Headtube angle.
How does this thing ride? Does pedalling affect steering much?
 
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