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Longbikes Slipstream Recumbent Bicycle
Single Slipstream
Longbikes has a well-deserved reputation for beautifully built, rugged USS recumbent bikes. The Slipstream’s frame is overbuilt, giving rigid and predictable handling. Longbikes is so sure of their solo recumbents they guaranteed the frames for riders up to 300 lb, 25 lb more than the LWB USS Linear Limo. For these larger riders the few extra pounds of a Slipstream doesn’t make much difference. Smaller riders under 200 lb or so may find the Linear Limo with its aluminum frame noticeably lighter.
The fittings & hardware made by Longbikes are well finished and high quality. Their machining detail is excellent. An example of this is the seat struts. They are machined out of solid aluminum rods making them a bit heavier that most other struts. Then again I'd never seen a seat strut break till RANS came out with the cut away ends in 2003. I don’t ever expect to see a broken Longbikes seat strut.
The Longbikes Slipstream comes with linkage Under Seat Steering (USS.)
The 1978 Avatar was the first US made recumbent with this feature, later
found on the Ryan, Linear and now also the Slipstream. The linkage
allows the steering geometry and handlebar position to be independent
for optimum handling and arm comfort. Most riders find the linkage
steering on the Longbikes (and Linear) much better than on the old
Vision USS recumbents.
Slipstream
The finish on Longbikes is excellent. Smooth welds, replaceable dropouts, glossy powder-coat paint and finely detailed and finished machined parts combine to give a very finished appearance. With the Slipstream you get a lot of meticulous durability for your considerable investment. If you like the relaxing LWB ride and USS position of the Slipstream (as I do), but saving over $500 sounds good to you consider also the Linear Limo recumbent. The Slipstream and Limo have very similar geometry and ergonomics. The Avatar 2000 developed at MIT in 1978 influenced both designs. Most riders who like the ride of one will like the ride of the other.
We also carry these recumbent brands:
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