Tim Brink Posted January 23, 2018 Share Here is another comparison chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted January 23, 2018 Share And a story I wrote a while ago about the legends of the early 'Argus' Tours, Lloyd and Wimpie. Only have a pre-editing copy, so ignore the caption-here bits and any errors . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted January 23, 2018 Share The other pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted March 2, 2018 Share "Bother" said Pooh. N+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljk Posted May 3, 2018 Share Hi Tim (and others). I wished I'd seen this thread earlier. I'm very keen on recumbents. I have two 'bents, and I ride them almost exclusively. Honestly, I find them much more fun than upright bikes. And why 'bent cycling is not more popular than it currently is remains a mystery to me. They are safer, much more comfortable, and faster (provided the terrain is not too hilly and provided the bike is configured for speed). I live in Joburg, and would be keen to hook up with others who ride 'bents or who may be interested. Thx,Paul Kotschy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljk Posted May 4, 2018 Share Hi Tim (and others). Attached here are some pics of my two recumbents. Rgrds Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted May 4, 2018 Share Even Homer has one Marge rode one as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 4, 2018 Share Noob question: Do those really long chains come with any challenges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljk Posted May 4, 2018 Share Hi Nick. The long chains come with two problems: 1. Routing---Compare my first and third pictures. In the third, I routed the chain above the front wheel. In the first (and most recently), I routed the chain adjacent to the front wheel. Routing the chain above the front wheel obviously prevents the chain from interferring with steering. But two extra chain idler pulleys are required, thereby increasing chain resistance and weight. I recently decided to route the chain adjacent to the front wheel so as to reduce that resistance and weight. Also, I have found that steering interference is minimal when riding. It is surprising how small one's steering movements are when riding. 2. Weight---The long chains are heavy. Yes, they contribute to overall bike weight. My "stick" recumbent (second pic) is about 12kg. That said, provided that the terrain is not too hilly, my bikes' offer an aerodynamic benefit which outweighs the weight detriment. Thx,Paul Kotschy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted May 9, 2018 Share How cool is this!Older video, but gives an idea of how big this is: a schools recumbent race series... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_HPV_Super_SeriesCheck some of the lap records: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woham Posted May 9, 2019 Share I have built three recumbents, one of which I still use in the Centurion area now and then. The second was exported to Holland, and the third is very much a work in progress.I have done two Argus's on the blue bike recording 3h04.46 in 1997 and 3h01.05 in 1999.I would welcome more bent riders to ride with in the Jhb/Centurion/Pretoria area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted May 11, 2019 Share How cool is this!................Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted May 14, 2019 Share I wish I could get a MTB recumbent. I know you get them but I am not 100% sure that I will be able to use it on the trails close to home. That and the problem that the sun is my enemy at the moment.Even with SPF 50+ I am not 100% friends with the sun. And must say I love that video on the 24 Hour run. Guy Martin set up a record for 24 hours tandem ride. And they built a recumbent for this purpose. Quite a lot of run to watch the episode if you can get your hands on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.