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What's in your tool kit Everyone on the internet wants to tell you what you should include in your tool kit. From chain breakers to spoke tools, they will have you loaded down with enough tools and gear to start your own repair shop. Unless you know how to use all of those tools, however, or even whether they are useful on...

Chainlines - A Cautionary Tale I am writing this in hopes of saving you a LOT of money. A regular customer of ours took his trike to another shop to have some work done. As you can see by the picture, the shop reinstalled the chain idler and tube kit incorrectly. What you probably can’t see is the subsequent damage this caused ...

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Stunning E-Velo from UK Classic Car Designer | Recumbent.news Watch the Laidback Bike Report today that will talk about the Northern Light Motor 428 velomobile with its creator Graham Browne and also about other topics.

Check Out the Latest Recumbent Bike Videos from Cruzbike and HASE BIKES | Recumbent.news Discover two new, high-quality videos from Cruzbike and HASE BIKES showcasing their latest recumbent bikes and trikes. We like them for the professional feel!

The new Bacchetta e-assist-only model is called Pronto | Recumbent.news Bacchetta launched their new e-assist-only model called Pronto just before the Cycle-Con 2023, and I had a chance to ride it. It was a pleasant experience!

HLOG: Our first family tour on four recumbents | Recumbent.news In the summer of 2022, after our kids fell in love with Hungarian thermal baths, we embarked on a five-day cycling trip and covered over 200 kilometers.

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🌶️Hot Summer Nights at Bacchetta Bikes We have been working hard to move all of the great things on our Bent Up Cycles website over to Bacchetta Bikes. We have most of our products moved, but if there is something that is missing that you would like to see, please let us know.

Transforming legendary Brompton folding bike into a recumbent | Recumbent.news Interesting news for recumbent and Brompton fans! Ben from Kinetics has been developing an innovative kit that converts Brompton folding bike into a recumbent.

Report from the Cycle-Con 2023 | Recumbent.news Dive into Cycle-Con 2023! This expo showcased the latest in recumbent biking. Long test track, and thrilling rides, it was a cycling enthusiast's dream.

Veltop Power Ride – new canopy designed to support solar panel | Recumbent.news Curious about building a solar bike? 🌞 Veltop's new Power Ride solar canopy offers a sleek solution for recumbent enthusiasts.

Cycle-Con 2024: The Ultimate Gathering for Recumbent Enthusiasts in Xenia, Ohio | Recumbent.news Cycle-Con 2024 is approaching quickly! Join us in Xenia, Ohio, for an incredible recumbent event. Engage in organized rides, attend workshops, and more!

The San Juan Islands Catrike Trike Tour! I have a fondness for the San Juan Islands in Washington. After all, it was back in 1997 when I first saw a recumbent there (BikeE) and thus began my adventures in recumbent cycling. They are also just beautiful islands with low traffic and plenty of amenities.

Our Second Day on trikes in the San Juan Islands Our first day of cycling followed the classic route north of Friday Harbor and over to the English Camp for a total of 25 miles. We started the day by getting everyone set up on their trikes - we did our best to make people comfortable and show them how everything worked. We then set off to explore!

Adjusting the throw on your bar end shifter Bar end shifters are great on a recumbent! The feel is intuitive and the better-quality ones shift perfectly! We are frequently building up bikes and trikes with the SRAM Aero500 shifters in 10- and 11-speed. But sometimes, the angle and throw of the lever for the front derailleur isn't quite right,...

New Cruzbike Podcast by Maria and Jim Parker: A Must-Listen for Recumbent Enthusiasts | Recumbent.news Discover the new Cruzbike podcast by Maria and Jim Parker, now on YouTube! Learn about recumbent bikes and more.

Our most popular colors - Sea Glass and Dirty Magic.

Velomobile hero | Recumbent.news His velomobile expeditions to Eastern Europe are something extra. His help in Ukraine is outstanding. His rescue of the velomobile mold is to be applauded.

🎥 LBR: Young lady designing new velomobile! | Recumbent.news Today's episode will be mostly about my favourite topic, the new type of practical electric velomobiles.

We’ve extended our summer sale for an additional 24 hours. So save big at bentupcycles.com and bacchettabikes.com as we celebrate 20 years of amazing bike!

A call for an International Recumbent Bike Day, which would fall on 7 July | Recumbent.news Let's celebrate the comfort and innovation of recumbent bikes on International Recumbent Bike Day, July 7th. Let's make this day a global tradition!

Interview with the winner of Sun Trip 2024: Destination Sahara, today in Laidback Bike Report | Recumbent.news Join us as Jack Butler shares his solar-powered journey to becoming the Sun Trip Champion. Plus, get all the latest updates on Cycle-Con 2024 from Mark Crews.

Two decades of innovation, passion, and unforgettable rides. Bent Up Cycles celebrates 20 years with amazing deals! Visit our website to order now! 🎊