Something different

[M_Chavez]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18563059...aultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2563228.c101113.m2109
Looks liek it could be a fun way to get into recumbents. Not sure if pre or post '98

 

[M_Chavez]

I'm no recumbent expert, and I know they are on the expensive side... But that's quite a lot of cash for the joy of listening to the disk brake squeal while the shite from the road is flying in your face...

If I was going to swing this way, I'd go for the first link.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29512462...nhH5h%2B2kh%2FtSc%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675

 

[grantoury]

Are you looking to get into recumbents? I like them but never bought one. I rode a few. M5s and Challenges, Dutch brands. Whenever I see a velomobile I think about getting one. But they are expensive.

These trikes apparently are very quick and nimble and fun to ride. Stable, not all recumbents are.. The m5 i rode was so nervous I had a hard time keeping it going in a straight line. About as expensive as a velomobile the trike is, I know what I prefer.

The first link is more of a very stable and relaxed city ride. Gazelle and Giant made similar things. They called it a sitbike (zitfiets). Judging from drivetrain not much later than 98?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

My mate bought the Giant type for £100 s/hand no one wanted it. I love the trike

 

[M_Chavez]

They look like fun, but no, I'll stick to regular bikes.
If I was any closer, at £51 I'd snap the first one up though. I'd ride anything once.

 

[grantoury]

They look like fun, but no, I'll stick to regular bikes.
If I was any closer, at £51 I'd snap the first one up though. I'd ride anything once.

50 quid is nothing. It looks interesting enough, maybe inbetween recumbent and sitbike.

 

[Dar Kuma1]

OP, That looks like it would snap in the middle.

 

[novocaine]

1. what disc brake? it's got drums front and rear.
2. that's a 1.5" seamless steel tube, it isn't going to snap.
3. the laid back caster on these makes them stable but they have a tendency to fall in sharply to tight corners, it takes a bit of getting used to.

they are surprisingly quick and a joy to ride on flat and level surfaces, for the most part, they also attract a lot of attention. unless you've tried one then you can't really comment, they are not like a normal bike. Give one a fair go, you might like it. (note, I don't ride a recumbent any more, it's in the loft waiting for when I have space for it again).

 

[Imlach]

Are you looking to get into recumbents? I like them but never bought one. I rode a few. M5s and Challenges, Dutch brands. Whenever I see a velomobile I think about getting one. But they are expensive.

These trikes apparently are very quick and nimble and fun to ride. Stable, not all recumbents are.. The m5 i rode was so nervous I had a hard time keeping it going in a straight line. About as expensive as a velomobile the trike is, I know what I prefer.

The first link is more of a very stable and relaxed city ride. Gazelle and Giant made similar things. They called it a sitbike (zitfiets). Judging from drivetrain not much later than 98?

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That second one with a splatter paintjob
6 pack on the rear there.. into the horizon..