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HP Velotechnik Street Machine Recumbent Bicycle

 

Street Machine

 

The Street Machine is a more versatile bike from HP Velotechnik. It has a Chromoly frame and glass/carbon seat. It is higher than the Speed Machine, giving up some speed to see and be seen better. It comes with USS handlebars, which I think is great. This is an easy bike to get used to and very pleasant to ride. It is not nearly as fast as the Speed Machine but still quick and very versatile. Its high-speed handling is good, low speed handling is great. Maneuvering on trips to the convenient store should be quite convenient.

 

One example of this bikes innovative detail is the way the seat recline adjusts. On most recumbents adjusting the seat recline angle changes your effective leg length setting and you have to re adjust that too. On the Speed Machine this is eliminated. This adjustment is done with two quick-releases: one under the seat bottom and one under the back. You can raise the seat angle, like for a long climb, and later lower it for the decent without readjusting for leg length. The seat is very comfortable in both positions. I found even with the airflow seat pad I got a bit sweatier than I would on a mesh back seat.

 

The no squat suspension does an admirable job and does not adversely affect hill climbing.  The Speed Machine is not a race bike. It climbs well for a 36 lb bike but not like a Lightning or Reynolds Wishbone. A good versatile bike, I enjoy the Street machine every time I get on one.

 

 

 

 

 

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