The BikeE AT rear suspension recumbent design did not change from its
inception to the companies demise. The AT was a BikeE with even more
comfort due to its air adjustable rear shock. On rough roads the rear
shock's 3" of wheel travel was plenty. Properly set up you can even ride
an AT down a curb without rattling your teeth. At $1225 it was the most
economical rear suspension recumbent available. One salesman at BikeE
Inc. even took the AT off road, leading directly to the development of
the BikeE FX. The rear suspension makes the AT slower, especially on
climbs, partially due to its weight but more due to suspension "pogo" on
hard climbing. This is common on rear suspension bikes and is worst when
the shock air pressure is set low for a "plush" ride. Raising the air
pressure in the shock can reduce it. That is the great thing about an
air shock; you can tune to get the best from a particular design.
BikeE went out of business in 2002. If you like the idea of a BikeE with
suspension take a look at the suspended (with suspension)
Maxarya Ray 1
If you need parts or accessories for a BikeE
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