We were out for a lovely tandem ride today - clear sky, crisp cold air and really windy.... must be autumn approaching once again. The trees have started turning their colour this week and there’s a definite chill in the air. Back road to Innerleithen I had the trike out earlier this week too - … Continue reading Farewell summer
Bike Tech
Review: Angletech Aeropod Lowracer Seat Bag
A review of the excellent Angletech Aeropod Lowracer bag designed for highly reclined recumbents
And thus endeth my experiment with Latex
My one and only brush with Latex didn’t go too well.
M5 Carbon High Racer – 1 Year On
A follow up on my experiences with the M5 CHR a year down the line.
Plush
Musings on enjoyment of the more comfort-oriented approach to recumbent cycling
Which is faster, a road bike or recumbent?
My take on the endless argument about which kind of bike is 'fastest'. Sigh.
Musings on pedal extenders
Yesterday I took a spin on the trike round the Innerleithen Loop. Weather was not too bad, a little bit of drizzle but otherwise warm and nice to be out after Saturday's pouring rain. In my recent review of the Sprint I talked about the speed I am able to achieve round this loop which … Continue reading Musings on pedal extenders
ICE Sprint 26 Review
It's taken nearly 18 months, but finally, I finished putting down my thoughts on this very capable trike. It's been through a full winter of constant use in the Borders and has proven itself to be a winner for me. You can read my thoughts here: ICE Sprint 26 Trike
Fuego Maintenance Tip
I've been listening to a maddening creak on the Fuego for some time now. It got to a point this week where it was driving me crazy - it sounded like somebody jumping up and down on a creaky spring bed whenever you put power through the pedals. It was difficult to tell where it … Continue reading Fuego Maintenance Tip
Recumbents for Sale
Posting these on behalf of Will in NW England (not 'down south' as I previously said): HPV Streetmachine - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333174590957 Metabike - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333174592572 Any questions - ask Will via Ebay or on the email address in Will's comment below, I know nothing about the bikes!
