Idlers (pulleys) 101 – all you need to know about them
Idlers are key to smooth power transfer on recumbents. Here’s how different types of idlers affect efficiency, noise, and durability.
Read MoreIdlers are key to smooth power transfer on recumbents. Here’s how different types of idlers affect efficiency, noise, and durability.
Read MoreAZUB is the first recumbent manufacturer where you can order the new Shimano Cues Di2 automatic derailleur in combination with the new generation of Shimano EP6 and EP801 motors. The proven previous generation E6100 motors are now offered at a $1000/EUR discount.
Read MoreSad news came from Germany. Bernhard Rohloff has died. He was the one mainly responsible for popularizing wide-range internal gearboxes in the cycling industry.
Read MoreYou would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much insight into the world of recumbents as Patrick Franz. He has an excellent overview, so I asked him a few questions.
Read MoreZUB has finally shown their new highly padded seat for their trikes. They were pretty late in introducing it, but it seems they have put a lot of thoughts and time into it and the first comments are very positive.
Read More20” tires have been a little issue ever since, and finding a good long-lasting tire, especially for recumbent trikes, can be a challenging task still. So here is a list of reliable 20″ tires you can try.
Read MoreShimano has introduced the new Linkglide option for the Deore and Deore XT groupsets, intending to increase the lifetime of the drivetrain for e-bikes and hardcore MTB riders. Also, recumbent riders preferring a longer lifetime of components will benefit from Linkglide.
Read MoreShimano officially introduced his successor. The EP8. It is a top engine designed mainly for mountain e-bikes and other types of e-bikes for off-road and for more demanding users, but will be great on recumbent bikes and trikes as well.
Read MoreShimano has launched its news in the e-bike components segment just several days ago. The most important is the 630 Wh battery and 12 speed Deore groupset.
Read MoreWhat would a patented Shimano gearbox look like on recumbents? Does it even make sense? Is it possible to adjust its position on the frame?
Read MoreThere are many different wheel sizes available for bicycles nowadays and the general bike market leans towards the bigger sizes. Unlike the world of recumbents.
Read MoreShimano patented a thirteen-speed gearbox in early 2019. Is it somehow interested for recumbent enthusiasts or is it something what doesn’t really make sense for our great bikes?
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