Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:38:59 +0200, Tosspot
wrote:

What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC


Well a couple of comments recommended them, or would that be
discommended them :-) Slow, can't go up hills the front drive wheel
will lose traction on a 5%+ incline, but stable.
--
cheers,

John B.

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear.

Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman.

No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions.

Andre Jute
Ergonomics become more important as one grows older

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On 10/21/2019 2:54 AM, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:38:59 +0200, Tosspot
wrote:

What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC


Well a couple of comments recommended them, or would that be
discommended them :-) Slow, can't go up hills the front drive wheel
will lose traction on a 5%+ incline, but stable.

I wonder about the "stable" part. Rear wheel steering isn't usually stable.

And even with a low center of gravity, I can envision someone
overcooking a tight downhill turn, hitting the brakes and toppling
forward and outside. That's a hazard with "delta" trikes.


--
- Frank Krygowski

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote:
On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear.

Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman.

No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions.

Andre Jute
Ergonomics become more important as one grows older


Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that.
Specs say "freewheel hub".

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:58:18 PM UTC+1, AMuzi wrote:
On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote:
On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear.

Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman.

No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions.

Andre Jute
Ergonomics become more important as one grows older


Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that.
Specs say "freewheel hub".

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Thanks for the correction, Andrew. -- AJ

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On 21/10/2019 17:58, AMuzi wrote:
On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote:
On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at
the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels
at the front and one at the rear.

Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry
doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward
position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again.
In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel,
is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a
moron or a snake oil salesman.

No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then
discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in
all directions.

Andre Jute Ergonomics become more important as one grows older


Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that. Specs say
"freewheel hub".

Mea Culpa. Otoh, it might improve the braking :-)

Single Speed Recumbent?!
 

On 10/20/2019 11:38 PM, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then?

Â*Â*Â*Â*https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC

I think the title (on the amazon page) says it all: "Beach Cruiser
Trike". I've seen similar things rented at beaches/boardwalks,
apparently for non-cyclists who want to play with the thing. Let 'em.

Mark J.