January 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.
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🎥 Sunday video: Bikes powered by humans and a sun
The Sun Trip 2021 has started 12 days ago and leading racers have already covered over 3000 km / 1870 miles. Many participants use recumbent bikes, or trikes and both leaders ride in a velomobile.
Patented Shimano gearbox on recumbents
What would a patented Shimano gearbox look like on recumbents? Does it even make sense? Is it possible to adjust its position on the frame?
Shimano patented a gearbox in the bike frame
Shimano patented a thirteen-speed gearbox in early 2019. Is it somehow interested for recumbent enthusiasts or is it something what doesn’t really make sense for our great bikes?
EUROBIKE 2020: smart helmets
But this year, in my opinion, there was a turning point. There were a lot of smart devices. Among others the smart helmets.
⭐️ EUROBIKE 2020 – photo gallery
Eurobike is the world’s largest bike show and is held every year in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It has around 14 huge halls and its size is simply overwhelming.
🎥 How are recumbents manufactured?
Let’s have a look into the factories. How are the recumbent bikes produced? And where? Here are a couple of videos from different companies and their production.
V-brakes vs. disc brakes. What’s better?
A comparison of V-brakes and disc brakes, some advantages and disadvantages and my experience with both types.
Two-wheeler or trike?
This might be the first question for many of you planning to purchase a recumbent cycle. Let’s mention just the major advantages of both types now.
