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Oracle is a Canadian company who’s owners were recumbent dealers in Canada. Their designs seem well thought out and the build quality is good. A European influence shows; recumbents from Germany (HP Velotechnik) and Holland (Optima) were among of their best sellers when they were recumbent dealers. The Oracle Omega is not a Street Machine or Optima copy but there are certainly similarities. It would be hard to design an Under Seat Steering (USS) fully suspended (with front & rear suspension) recumbent that wasn’t similar to the bikes from HP Velo or Optima.

 

Oracle Omega City
The Oracle Omega City
Notice rider's weight is over front wheel,
also notice how relaxed and in control he is.

 

Oracle’s first two bikes are the Omega Tour and Omega City. The shorter wheelbase City is a bit lighter and a bit more compact but the biggest difference I felt on preliminary rides was a smaller turning circle. The City’s shorter frame gives a shorter wheelbase and puts the riders weight farther forward. It has very good low speed maneuverability but in a panic stop the rear wheel would slide fairly easily. I thought the Haluzak Horizon and Hybrid Race SWB USS recumbent bikes did this but their owners didn’t seem to mind. A touring load on the rear would balance your weight out well, as one of our Haluzak Hybrid owners found on a coast to coast trip. As a side note, I’m 6’2”. On adjustable pedal boom bikes like the Oracle, Hp-Velo, Haluzak and Optima this puts more of my weight on the front wheel. Shorter riders will fit the City better. I enjoy riding the City.

 

Oracle Omega Tour Recumbent
The Oracle Omega Tour


The Oracle Tour has a longer frame and puts more of your weight on the rear wheel. Its turning circle is larger but I didn’t find it offensive but “U” turns require a bit more care. Taller riders or dedicated tourists should probably consider this bike before the City, but I’d ride both before I decided.


Oracle Omega City Recumbent
Oracle Omega City

 
The Oracle frames are made in Taiwan from 2.5” heat treated 6061 aluminum. Their USS is direct and their rear suspension has a single pivot with a stainless steel axle and sealed bearings. The Oracle bents have a Euro type hard-shell seat from Germany. Oracle’s design does uses chain tubes instead of idlers. The frames are welded in the Orient, powder coat and assembly are done in Canada. The frames have disk brake mounts and the rear has cantilever brake studs for either 559 or 700C rear wheels, a feature unique them as far as I know.

 

Both Oracle models (the City and Tour) sell for $3095. Standard equipment includes 27 speed Shimano XT derailleurs, Shimano Dura-Ace bar con shift levers, Meks best carbon front shock, a Rock Shox rear air shock with adjustable damping and a lock-out switch, Avid BB-7 disc brakes and a breathable, open cell seat pad. All Oracle Omega bikes come with “options” include a kick-stand, fenders and a rear rack. These would be extra cost upgrades on the HP-Velo Street Machine GTe, a comparatively equipped StreetMachine would be nearly a thousand dollars more. The rear suspension shock lockout gives a small speed increase on steep hill climbs. The Oracle Omega suspension is OK without it; some riders will like the ability to lock it out on climbs.

 
I found both the Oracle Omega Tour & Omega City to be comfortable bikes. Their seats adjust to fit your body length well. Its open cell seat pad looks similar to the air-pad available on the StreetMachine. The Omega's seat recline adjusts between 45 and 55 degrees with a QR. The Omega’s bottom bracket is a couple of inches lower than on similar bikes. Recumbent novices and tourists may like this; the more performance minded may prefer the higher BB on the Street-Machine. The Omega’s handlebars are more adjustable than the HP Velo but I’ve never heard a complaint form a HP-Velo owner. The headrest on the Omega is nice but not removable or adjustable. Actually it is easily removable with a hand saw, but only once.


On our scales the Oracle weighs about the same as the similarly priced base model HP Velo Streetmachine GTe. Both bikes were weighed without kickstands, racks & fenders. As far as performance goes the Omegas seem to have speed roughly similar to the Street Machine.


Looking for a tour capable USS bike with plush suspension and considerable seat recline? Want lots of bells & whistles without breaking the bank? Try the Oracle Omega City & Tour before you decide. But don’t forget to take a spin on the HP Velotechnik Streetmachine and an Optima recumbent or two.

 

Configuration TOUR CITY
Frame material heat treated 6061 T6 aluminum
Finish 2 layer powdercoat
Seat Adjustable fiberglass, padded headrest, airflow pad
Seat height  23" (58 cm) 24" (61 cm) 
Seat angle 35 - 45 degrees 45 - 55 degrees
Bottom bracket height 26" (66 cm) 27" (68 cm) 
Wheelbase 46" (117 cm) 41" (104 cm) 
Length 72-82" (182-208 cm)   67-77" (170-195 cm) 
Height 48" (122 cm) 51" (129 cm) 
Handlebar width  22.5" (57 cm)
Wheel size* Front 20" (ISO 406) Rear 26 (ISO 559)*
Max tire width 2.35" (60 mm) front & rear
Rider height  from 5' 2" to 6' 7" (157-2050mm)
Weight capacity 275 lbs. (125 kg)
Suspension travel 50mm front & rear
Rack capacity 50 lbs (23 kg)
Weight** 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Warranty on frame 7 years
Warranty on parts 1 year conditional
** without fenders, rack & kickstand
* 650 and 700 cc rear wheels also fit


 

 

   
 
   

 

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