eBent Recumbent Cycling

June 2008 - Posts

• A Ride on a Ryan Vanguard

  My first recumbent was a Ryan and I still love USS LWB Recumbents. This video shows them off and explains some of the reasons we love them. This video gives you a feel of what it is like to ride a recumbent in an urban environment and on bike paths. [...] Posted Jun 27 2008, 11:23 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Recumbent Community, Ryan Vanguard

• The Recumbent Experience

  A video for the folks who haven’t ridden a recumbent. The feeling of peace and view of the world is right on. Now you know why we love these bikes. Posted Jun 26 2008, 04:44 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Recumbent Community

• Recumbent Cycling Shorts - $19.95

  Aero Tech Designs sells a plain but serviceable Recumbent Cycling Short for $19.95. These are 84% nylon and 16% Spandex compression shorts for men and women. They have no features except 7.6 oz. fabric that is light and comfortable. Don’t look for a tie string or a pocket. They also have no annoying padding and [...] Posted Jun 21 2008, 08:26 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Recumbent Clothing

• Follow on - Knee Savers/Pedal Extenders

  Crank clearance with pedal Extenders Follow on to Knee Savers First Impressions I have been riding a few months now with Knee Savers and Shorter Cranks and have to say that the results have so far been all positive. The Knee Savers/Pedal Extenders keep my feet from rubbing the crank arms and give me more ways to position [...] Posted Jun 20 2008, 08:26 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Equipment, Pedals and Shoes, Cranks and BBs

• Follow up - Short Cranks

  This is a follow on from Short Cranks First Impressions. Short cranks so far have turned out better than I expected. I wasn’t sure that there would be a noticeable effect. But I was wrong. I expected the improved spin but also expected to lose some climbing Torque.  My climbing torque seems to have improved and my [...] Posted Jun 19 2008, 08:22 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Cranks and BBs

• First Flat of the Year

  Yup, yesterday I had my first flat of the year. It happened only about a mile from my house. Strangely, I enjoyed fixing the flat. This is the first time I found fixing a flat fun. I have become competent at fixing flats with lots of practice but for the last few years just haven’t had [...] Posted Jun 18 2008, 11:37 AM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Repair and Maintenance, Pumps and Tire Tools, Tires, tubes, and wheels

• National Bike Rally - July 11-13 Freyburg, Maine

  I am excited that the 2008 National Bike Rally will be so close to my home this year. I am planning on riding there and camping for the three days of the rally. My beautiful wife will be driving up but bring her Ryan and camping. For details and to sign up go to National Bike [...] Posted Jun 12 2008, 06:26 PM by eBent Recumbent Cycling Filed under: Uncategorized