Recumbents

[Dominicus]

Here's one i built a few years ago, it's since been stolen. But I've started on another version of it.View attachment 138067

That looks like the Robert Q Riley cruiser plans I have for...Also one I considered. Glad to hear another is in the works!

 

[Fv2]

That looks like the Robert Q Riley cruiser plans I have for...Also one I considered. Glad to hear another is in the works!

I based it on the groundhugger.

 

[sickboy]

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

 

[BartRidesEternal]

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):

And this guy:

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?

 

[horsefarmer]

Those are nice and all, but I sat in one of these at Menards and had a heck of a time gettin out... So not for me.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Those are nice and all, but I sat in one of these at Menards and had a heck of a time gettin out... So not for me.

"I wanna go fast." - Ricky Bobby

 

[Grant]

I saw this wooden recumbent bike.

Needs these.