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Tire Sizes and Wheel Size 650C vs 26″ (571mm vs 559mm)
This article will open your eyes to the problems/solutions for switching/selecting 650C Road Bike Wheels & Tires vs 559mm 26″ Mountain Bicycle Wheels & Tires. In the world of Rode Bikes you’ll find dozens of opinion based articles around the issue of Road Bike 700C vs 650C wheels. These articles primarily focus on the benefits [...]
Buying Bicycle Parts Online – the Recumbent Experience
I’m getting the Recumbent Bike of mine ready for spring. I itching to get out and ride but it’s still just a bit cold. So I’m evaluating the upgrades I want to do to my bike – new wheels, crank set, brakes, etc. Then I’m putting those upgrades in line with my own economic reality [...]
Adventure – Events – Travel – Trails – Cycling Vacations
The purpose of this page is to highlight websites that feature information on cycling adventures, trails, and travel spots for recumbent cyclists. Trailsnet – Offers visitors information on hiking, mountain biking, and paved trails in several locations nationwide.
Recumbent Bicycle Tires
Recumbent Bike Tire Selection Selecting the “right” tire for your recumbent bicycle or trike is essential. Don’t overlook the importance of tires! Tires are your point of contact with the road. The right tire not only helps you roll smoother and faster, but also keeps you from spilling under various weather conditions. Furthermore the right [...]
About Leaving Comments – Spam is out of control
Due to the very few piece of crap people (Who are NOT part of the Recumbent Community) who think that spamming is marketing, we have had to implement user registration in order to leave comments. These spamming idiots sit around in their mom’s basement jerking off and posting unwanted comments instead of contributing to society. [...]
Bionx Electric Assist Wheelset
I am republishing this from Epinions as it is one of the most honest reviews I have come across about the Bionx Electric Conversion Wheel Sets. To be honest I have considered adding one to my Recumbent to make riding more enjoyable as there are so many hills to climb here. However what has prevented [...]
Continental Race 650 Bicycle Tubes
Continental Race 650 Bicycle Tubes I’ve been running these on my recumbent 559 under by Fatboys. I love them! They are about half the weight of the Hutchison tubes they replaced. The Race 650′s are 26×1 and will work with 559′s. I even had them a bit over inflated in the Fatboy’s with no problems. [...]
Specialized Fatboy Tire
My Experience with Specialized Fatboy Tires Note: Photos of Specialize Fatboy Tires Below Specialized bicycles calls their “Fatboy” tire a “Performance Road” tire. At 26×1.25 for 559rims these are a pretty good choice for mountain bikers who want to ride the asphalt. These are a pretty good choice for middle of the road 559 Recumbent [...]
Bike Tires Direct aka BicylceTires.com
Same Portland Oregon company advertises online with different names. BikeTiresDirect.com, BicycleTires.com, WesternBikeWorks.com and who knows how many more. Is it too much to ask for companies to be ethical? I had a miserable experience with them, just left a bad taste in my mouth like they were trying to trick me. Their customer service is [...]
Video: How Schwalbe Tires are Manufactured
This video shows the manufacturing process of Schwalbe Brand Tires. I found it quite interesting as I am constantly looking for the “Perfect Tire”. Aren’t we all? We want super lightweight tires that grip the road and never flat out… and of course that last for at least 5,000 miles. I’m yet to find them [...]
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