How Many Recumbent Cyclists Do We Currently Have?

[Daryl Corle]

I live near a cycle shop that sold bike E recumbents although I see many other brands as well. I belong to a bike co op, and bought my cousins old bike E after he moved away. I think he has another where he lives now.

Hi, I have a Bike E FX that I ride on a regular basis in Godley, Tx. I’ve always wanted a USS recumbent and am looking to buy a Haluzak Horrizon highbred race. Anyone on here still ride one? Your experience?
Thanks, Daryl Corle

 

[johnalen]

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[Daryl Corle]

I was wondering if there were any other recumbent cyclists currently? as of 2015

I'm one for starters with an ICE Adventure 26 custom build. It has a Rohloff hub, its a folder (may be useful if I even get to the point of putting it in the car) and is a tadpole trike in blue.

ICE is a British company, which for me is useful, but there are not a lot of recumbents in the UK and even fewer recumbent trikes.


Generic picture - I'm still in the process of customising it. I have only had it 3 weeks and so far covered 100 miles in my rehab on it.

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[WandaHamilton]

Your brother was very lucky

 

[rydabent]

At the present time bents are slowly expanding. Especially trikes, the ultimate bent.

 

[Mr. Beanz]

I see fewer and fewer bents nowadays. Here in So California being a cycling haven, years ago I would see 100 bicycles, 5 bents and maybe 2 trikes on a 50 mile ride along the bike trails.

Nowadays, I see 1 bent, maybe a trike and 100 E-Bikes. Maybe 20 pedal uprights.

 

[johno_4]

Hey there! I totally feel you on seeing fewer bents these days. It's wild how the cycling scene has changed, huh? I remember the good old days when bents were more common. But hey, it's all about embracing the new, right? E-Bikes are definitely gaining traction, but I'm still all about those pedal uprights. Keep riding strong and spreading the love for cycling! Cheers!

 

[eobrien]

The recumbent trend, while growing in popularity, still has a ways to go before it can compete with traditional road and mountain biking. Don't get me wrong, it has its perks – a comfortable seated position and the ability to customize to your heart's content. However, I can't help but question the practicality of it all.

Take your ICE Adventure 26 for example. Sure, the Rohloff hub is a nice touch, and the customization options are impressive. But let's be real, it's a folder. Not exactly the epitome of ruggedness and durability when it comes to cycling.

And the fact that you mention it might be useful if you put it in the car... well, that just reinforces my point. Cycling is about getting out there, feeling the wind in your hair, and pushing yourself to new limits. A recumbent trike, no matter how advanced, just can't provide that same level of thrill and excitement as a traditional bike.

But hey, if it works for you, more power to you. Just don't expect me to join the recumbent bandwagon anytime soon.