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Also Try Bicycling Cycle Accessories and Parts Electric Assisted Bicycles Global Warming Tricycling Lists Design and Construction of a Recumbent Bicycle 2 (IHPVA - Smith) Provides sources of different types of recumbent bicycles, as well as components. 1-02 Recumbent Bicycles (Atlantic Bicycle) Describes the products. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - List (Recumbents.com) Provides bikes by location. 6-07 Papers -Laws - Bicycle Laws by State (MassBike - Mink) Provides bike laws by state. 6-02 -Recumbent Bicycles (Awesome Library) Summarizes strengths and weaknesses of tricycles and makes some recommendations. 6-01 -Recumbent Bicycles - Comparison of Specifications (Hostel Shoppe) Provides specifications for dozens of recumbent trikes and bikes, such as BikeE, Burley, EasyRacers, Greenspeed, Haluzak, Hase, HP Velotechnik, Lightning, Organic, Rans, and Vision. (Does not include prices in the chart, but prices are available elsewhere on the site.) 6-01 Drag on Bicycles (Cislunar Aerospace) Discusses the drag on bicycles with different positions of the rider. Includes aerodynamics for a recumbent bicycle. 6-01 Drag on Bicycles (Windwrap) Compares the wind resistance of three bicycles, with and without a wind shield (fairing). Includes aerodynamics for a recumbent bicycle. 6-01 Interview With Inventor Riley (BikeRod and Kustom - Wilson) Provides and interview with Riley, inventor of a recumbent bicycle and many more vehicles. 6-01 Introduction to Recumbent Bicycles (Recumbent Cyclist News - Matarella) Provides answers to frequently asked questions about recumbent bicycles. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycle - Covered (Coslinger) Describes the development of a top racing bicycle that is completely enclosed. Includes pictures of the development process. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles (Recumbent Cyclist News) Describes the value of recumbents and the options for selecting one. 10-03 Recumbent Bicycles - A History (AFCHAP) Provides a history of the invention, rise, fall, and rise again of the recumbent or "bent" bicycle. Focuses on the Velocar. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - A History (BikeFix) Provides a history of the invention, rise, fall, and rise again of the recumbent or "bent" bicycle. Includes pictures and drawings. 6-05 Recumbent Bicycles - BikeE Compared to a Standard Bike (Chatfield) Provides pictures and text comparing the BikE recumbent with a standard bike. The main advantages are comfort and safety (in terms of quick stops). Head height on the recumbent is 6 inches lower than on the standard bike, not much. 7-01 Recumbent Bicycles - BikeE Review (IHPVA - Krieg) Provides a review from a satisfied customer. Emphasizes the ease of control and the transportability of the BikeE compared to a standard upright bike. 7-01 Recumbent Bicycles - BikeE Review (People Movers - Kreig) Reviews the BikeE. 7-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Buyer's Guide to Types (BentRider Online) Reviews some of the most popular recumbent bikes, such as the BikeE CT, Burley Limbo, Rans Wave (Tailwind) and the M5. Explains the different types of configurations. 4-03 Recumbent Bicycles - By Maker (RoadbikeReview.com) Rates over 300 bikes on a five-point scale.6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Considerations in Buying (Malone) Provides strengths and weaknesses of different recumbent bicycle designs and materials. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Frequently Asked Questions (Health-Cycle.com) Provides the strengths and weaknesses of a recumbent bicycle compared to a standard bike. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Medical Benefits (BikeRoute.com - Nolan) Describes the medical and safety benefits of a recumbent bike. Editor's Note - Visibility can be an issue. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Pictures (AFCHAP) Provides a wide variety of two, three, and four wheel cycles, as well as unicycles. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Review of the Rotator Tiger (BentRider Online) Describes the mid-gear bike designed for speed and comfort. This is the same bike as the Rotator Pursuit, but with a short wheel base. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Reviews (BentRider Online) Reviews some of the most popular recumbent bikes, such as the BikeE CT, Burley Limbo, Rans Wave (Tailwind), and the M5. 04-08 Recumbent Bicycles - Reviews (RoadbikeReview.com) Rates the most popular bikes on a five-point scale.6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Speed Comparisons (M5 Recumbents and Handbikes) Compares the speed of different bikes with the same conditions. Fairings (windshields) and the recumbent position both provide considerable advantages. Light weight is also an advantage when climbing hills. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Styles (IHPVA - Krieg) Provides drawings of the different styles of recumbents. Recommends the compact long wheelbase (CLWB) design for newer users because of its stability and ease of getting on and off. 7-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Tests (Touchette) Provides results of test rides of 13 "bent" bikes. 6-01 Projects -Analysis of a Bicycle (Lutus) Provides how fast a bicycle will go with different gearing, wheel diameter, and pedal speeds. 7-01 Carbon Fiber Construction (Riley) Describes the plans for building your own carbon fiber bicycle. Carbon fiber is generally the lightest material for frame construction. Does not provide the actual plans. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Couplings to Breakdown Bike (Lightning Bikes - Lightning P38) Provides steel couplings that allow bikes to be put into a suitcase for travel. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Design and Construction of a Recumbent Bicycle 2 (IHPVA) Provides instructions to build a recumbent bicycle using mostly standard bicycle parts, along with welding. 6-01 Rear Covering - How to Make (Mueller) Shows how to make a rear covering for a recumbent bike or trike that should be very good for speed. The material is cloroplast, which is both light and inexpensive. 6-01 Rear Covering for a Recumbent (Aetos) Shows a rear covering for a recumbent bike or trike that should be very good for speed. It weighs one pound. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycle Building Design (Lipetz) Provides instructions and pictures for building a recumbent bicycle out of used bike parts. 1-03 Recumbent Bicycles - Constructing (Puckett) Provides general design and pictures for making your own recumbent bike at small cost and effort. 7-01 Velociraptor Speedster (WISIL) Provides the design of a bike designed to go very fast. 9-04 Virtual Speed Calculator (Recumbents.com - WISIL) Provides virtual speed with different conditions, such as different rider weights, bike weight, and more. 9-04 Windscreens - Streamer (Kinetics.org.uk) Describes a fairing or windscreen for recumbents with a short wheel base. 6-01 Purchase Resources Recumbent - 03b. Rowing Bicycle (RowBike.com) Provides a bike that uses both arms and legs, in a rowing motion, for forward motion. Starts at $600. 8-04 Recumbent - 05. HP Velotechnic Wavey for Price (Hpvelotechnik.com) Starts at around 700 U.S. dollars. The seat is higher off the ground than with most recumbent bikes, making the rider more visible for cars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Recumbent - 07. MR Components Swift for Price, Comfort, Speed, and Safety (MR Components) Starts at around 900 dollars, weighs 33 pounds, and has a gear range of 18 to 100 inches. (Standardized speed rating is 19.8 mph.) Since the Swift is actually a trike, it will be much more stable than a two-wheel cycle. One reviewer did not like the seat because he thought it required more maintenance than other trike seats. (The review is available at sunsite.anu.edu.au/community/ozhpv/7trikes.htm). This trike rides low, so extra care is needed to ensure that it is visible between cars. For example, a "roll bar" with lights could make the trike visible between cars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three-wheel bicycles. 6-01 Recumbent - 08b. EasyRacers EZ-Sport LE Review (BentRiderOnline.com) Reviews the upgraded, aluminum version of the EZ-Sport. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 9-04 Recumbent - 09. M5 26-20 High Bar for Price, Comfort, and Speed (M5 Recumbents and Handbikes) Starts at around 1,100 US dollars and weighs 31 pounds, including a rack. In 1997 it was chosen Bicycle of the Year in the Netherlands and may go 25 percent faster than a standard upright bike. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Recumbent - 10. Rans Velocity Squared for Comfort and Speed (Rans - Rans V2) Starts at around 1,300 dollars, weighs 33 pounds (including a built-in windscreen), and has a gear range of 23 to 117 inches. (Standardized speed rating is 18.2 mph.) The gear range, weight, and built-in windscreen should make this one of the fastest production bikes. The Rans Velocity Squared (V2) won the BentRider Online "Bike of the Year" for 2000. It is also the highest rated bike in Roadbiker Review for 2001. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-04 Recumbent - 11. M5 Low Rider Comfort, and Speed (M5 Recumbents and Handbikes) Starts at around 1,340 US dollars and weighs 29.7 pounds. The M5 Low Rider has won seven speed awards. Also has a selection of fairings to improve speed. This bike rides low, so extra care is needed to ensure that it is visible between cars. For example, a "roll bar" with lights could make the trike visible between cars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Recumbent - 12. Streetglider for Speed (IHPVA) Starts at around 1,600 dollars, weighs 27.5 pounds, and has a gear range from 27 - 117 gear inches. (Standardized speed rating is 15.5 mph.) It has a short wheelbase design and a high seat (for a recumbent). Awesome Library does not endorse this product but only provides it as an example. 7-01 Recumbent - 13. Horizon for Comfort and Speed (Atlantic Bicycle) Starts at 1,750 dollars, weighs 29.5 pounds, and has a gear inch range of 11 to 52. RCN 1998 Editor's Choice. (Standardized speed score is 21.9 mph.) Has an option of a front shock. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three-wheel bicycles. 6-01 Recumbent - 14. Leprechaun for Comfort and Transportability (Atlantic Bicycle) Starts at 1,750 dollars, weighs 27.5 pounds, and has a gear inch range of 11 to 52. (Standardized speed score is 16.9 mph.) Has an option of a front shock. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three-wheel bicycles. 6-01 Recumbent - 15. Rotator Pursuit for Comfort and Racing Speed (Rotator.com) Starts at around 1,700 dollars, weighs 31 pounds, and has a gear range of 22 to 144 inches. (Standardized speed rating is 23.4 mph.) Based on specifications, price, and reviews, this bike is a best buy. The gear range and weight should make it one of the fastest production bikes, especially with a windshield or rear fairing (cover). Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Recumbent - 16. Bike Friday for Transportability (BikeFriday.com) Starts at around 1,800 dollars, weighs 31.3 pounds, and has a gear range of 23.5 to 112 inches. (Standardized speed rating is 17 mph.) The folding bike is designed for transportability. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Used (Recumbents.com) Describes used recumbent bikes for sale. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Used (BikeRoute.com) Describes used recumbent bikes for sale. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01 Recumbent Bicycles - Used and New (People Movers) Describes used recumbent bikes for sale (at the bottom of the page). Also provides a price list of new bikes by brand. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

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