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Peer gynt

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  1. Any pointers as to where I can find out more about this bike as I've been
    offered a second hand one.
    Like to know the general sort of price one should pay for a reasonable but
    old one.
    Also where can I find specs?
    I know it was made by radius in Germany and that they no longer produce it.
    Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
    SW

  2. Steve W said:

    Any pointers as to where I can find out more about this bike as I've been
    offered a second hand one.

    Steve, for a first look try:
    http://www.klein-aber-fein.de/ralph/english/radius.htm

    Quoted message said:

    Like to know the general sort of price one should pay for a reasonable but
    old one.

    They show up on German ebay now and then. Prices vary between 200 and
    500 Euro, sometimes even more, depending on condition and components.

    Quoted message said:

    Also where can I find specs?

    The specs changed over the years, brakes were mostly Magura hydraulics.
    Radius produced three different sorts of seat (mesh), all to see on the
    site above. The left(newest) is the best IMO.

    Quoted message said:

    I know it was made by radius in Germany and that they no longer produce it.
    Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    Pro:
    reliable,
    sturdy,
    comfortable - especially the seat,
    silent - no chain noise, no idlers,
    excellent braking power,
    high enough for traffic,

    Con:
    heavy
    not very aerodynamic,
    unusual front wheel(20" 440, not 406), rims and tires hard to find, very
    limited choice,
    not easy to learn(USS),
    not easy to store(loooong),

    test rides are highly recommended before buying

    Not exactly a speed king, but an excellent choice for anyone who loves
    touring and recreational riding on country roads and prefers a low
    bottom bracket and USS.

    Kurt, who started riding recumbent bicyles 14 years ago on a Radius
    Dino(unsuspended version of Peer Gynt) and still rides it sometimes

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