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YAB: Robert’s homebuilt fillet-brazed cro-moly lowracer
If you want to be fast and even faster, you not only have to train, but also work on improving your bike every now and then. Robert takes the latter part of his preparation pretty seriously and builds his own bikes from scratch.
Read MoreInteresting changes for the ICE Sprint X recumbent trike
For the first time, ICE is offering a Shimano Steps EP8 motor for their sporty yet comfortable Sprint X trike, but they have also introduced another nice option.
Read MoreWatch velomobiles frantically racing in Helsinki in 1949
Thanks to AI, Georg was able to colour a video from 1949 showing velomobiles racing in Helsinki. You can also see an amphibious two-seat velomobile there.
Read MoreCan You Tour With Velomobiles?
Traveling by velomobile is an exciting adventure. While the overall answer to the question of whether velomobiles are good for traveling is a firm “YES,” it’s important to address several considerations too.
Read MoreNew SON headlight with high beam and USB charging coming in 2024
SON is developing an interesting new headlight many have secretly dreamed of for years. We hope the Edelux USB-FL will make it to production soon.
Read MoreCanadian Veemo SE velomobile: new owners have a new strategy
Veemo SE is a project that was created in 2016 but went bankrupt. Now a major Canadian electric bike manufacturer has taken it on and is hoping for a rebirth of this lightweight electrically assisted vehicle.
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Training on Delta tx and Bafang: Insights from HP’s Dealer Event
HP Velotechnik dealer had a chance to get first and also first-hand training about the new Delta tx and Bafang drives right in the HP factory.
Read MoreFive reasons why the SPEZI show will be even better this year
The new edition of the Spezialradmesse, known as SPEZI a year ago, was a great success with over 6,000 visitors. Now the organizers are making the show even more attractive. Not only for visitors, but also exhibitors.
Read More🎥 LBR: Visit the Catrike Factory with us today
Laidback Bike Report hosted by Gary Solomon and his team will have one main topic today. And that’s their visit to Catrike last month during the Catrike Factory Tour 2024.
Read More🎥 Interview with Carl Georg Rasmussen about his legendary Leitra velomobile
Dive into the dynamic synergy of urban mobility visionaries as Mikael Colville-Andersen, a seasoned advocate for bicycle-friendly cities, turns his lens towards the innovative Leitra Velomobiles in a video interview with Carl Georg Rasmussen.
Read MoreJanuary 2024 recumbent summary
Although a bit late, here is a summary of all the different recumbent news, stories, and other interesting topics I came across in January.
Read More🎥 Take a look at the production of high-end velomobiles at the Velomobile World factory in Romania
Larry Oslund joins us from his Hilton Head headquarters to talk about his recent trip to Romania and his video tour of the Velomobile World factory.
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⭐️ Solar-Powered Journey from Morocco to Dubai: Cyclists Completed 13,000km / 8,000 miles Trip Ahead of COP28
Moroccan cyclists completed a solar-powered journey to Dubai, emphasizing renewable energy. Their arrival aligned with the start of the COP28 in November 2023.
Read More⭐️ 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles
In early November 2023, the 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles was held in southern France. Tons of interesting vehicles were on display.
Read More⭐️ Pat Franz about the beginning of Terra Cycle, his plans, and the recumbent industry
You would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much insight into the world of recumbents as Patrick Franz. He has an excellent overview, so I asked him a few questions.
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