I thought my cycling days were finished as I have a medical condition where I cant sit on a saddle. I could actually cry with relief at the thought of being able to go cycling once again! The scenery where we live is like heaven on earth but I cant walk very far and experiencing the views from a car just isnt the same! Im saving up...freedom to cycle around will be worth every penny!!

Here in Brazil exists only two frame builders for handmade recumbent bicycles and trikes! I simply decided to build mine myself, including learning to solder in just a few days to make it possible. It was over a whole year dreaming about this change but when finally the courage to make it happen was enough, it took only 15 days to build and now I am the happy owner of a self-made recumbent bike!

Your voice is so relaxing you convinced me

I have three recumbents. I love them. I'm disabled after a fire and couldn't ride a 'normal' bike anymore. After seeing a dude riding a recumbent I thought it would be perfect for me. They allow me to get out and about without the car and get some exercise. If you've never tried one give it a go. There are so many types you'll find one that suits your needs.

This is powerfully Dutch/German. I love it. You mention that you are just starting out with this vid. I am looking forward to many more videos. Thank you for you hard work!

I switched from uprights to recumbents 20 years ago when I just got tired of the constant discomfort of a sore butt, sore wrists, and sore neck. I chose a short wheelbase RANS Rocket with dual 20" wheels as I live in a very mountainous area and the smaller wheels translate to lower gearing and improved hill climbing ability. And yes! climbing hills on a recumbent can be a real challenge! As equipped from the factory my RANS Rocket had ridiculously high gearing. It might have been fine and the flatlands of Kansas where it's made but here along the hilly coast of Maine it was almost unrideable for a 60 year old man in only so-so shape. I initially tried switching to a Shimano 105 touring triple and an 11/34 rear cluster but even that was too high. I wound up switching to a mountain bike crankset and with the same 11/34 rear cluster I could climb even steep hills with relative ease! This gave me a top gear in the mid 80" range which theoretically cut my top speed but where I live going fast usually means going downhill and the lower aerodynamic drag of the reclined seating position makes up for the lower gearing. All in all recumbents are a blast to ride!

This is a great cover... not sure what.. but my eyes gravitated to it more than others.

Great vid, and great to see young 'bent riders! I started riding a 'bent in my 20s, back in the 90s. I still sometimes ride a "regular" mountain bike, but for long, paved rides, nothing beats a recumbent!

Exactly the set up I would love to have when I go touring on a recumbent

Good video, all things I have learned since my first "Bent" last year, a Cycle Genious, easy to learn on a semi-recumbent, now I have a Catbike and an HP Speedmachine. Recumbents changed my life and we have Amazing trails here in Canada ! I have to wear a helmet at those speeds !

Mooie Condor! Ik heb em in het geel, 21 jaar geleden gekocht. Zou nooit meer een gewone fiets willen voor recreatief fietsen. Het balans houden is wat moeilijker incerdaad, vooral wanneer je op de weg wordt gepasseerd door een vrachtwagen of bus. Dit omdat je op een gewone fiets ongemerkt een deel van de balans houdt door het veranderen van de houding van je bovenlichaam t.o.v. de fiets. Op een ligfiets lig je echter gefixeerd op je stoeltje en moet je alles met stuurbewegingen opvangen! Nog een paar nadeeltjes; Achterom kijken is een stuk lastiger. Ik heb daarom een spiegeltje om mijn pols, maar ik kom af en toe ook even overeind om om te kijken. Dit is weer een nadeeltje wat betreft veiligheid. De menselijke factor is soms ook een nadeeldingetje. Mensen die aan je kop zeuren over dat het gevaarlijk is omdat je zo laag zit en dat je verplicht zou moeten worden een vlaggetje te monteren. Grote onzin natuurlijk! Hetgeen wat het eerst opvalt aan een fietser zijn de snelle trapbewegingen en die trappers zitten bij een ligfiets natuurlijk juist hoger dan bij een normale fiets. Zeker een fietz als de Optima Condor! Wel steek je met je benen ver vooruit. Iets om terdege rekening mee te houden wanneer je een onoverzichtelijke kruising of weg moet oversteken. Verder heb ik als nadeel ervaren dat sommige ligfietsfabrikanten gewoon stronteigenwijs zijn! Ze kunnen er echt niet tegen als je ze erop wijst dat iets beter kan en op welke manier... Maar zoals ik al zei; het is een heerlijk ontspannende manier van fietsen en ik zou niet anders willen. Leuk dingetje; ik heb gemerkt, dat met een beetje oefenig en vertrouwen in je fiets, je minstens even steil kunt klimmen als op een gewone fiets! En met de Condor schijnen mensen trouwens ook gemountainbiked te hebben! In alle euforie werd wintig jaar geleden door de ligfietsers voorspeld, dat binnen afzienbare tijd bijna iedereen zou overschakelen naar de ligfiets. Dit is helaas nog niet gebeurd. Een paar reguliere ligfietsfabrikanten (Gazelle, Giant) hebben zic gewaagd aan een karikatuur van het begrip van ligfiets, maar dit is (gelukkig maar, misschien, want ze waren zo lelijk en ontbeerden alle voordelen van de ligfiets...) nooit aangeslagen. Hieruit blijkt eigenlijk, dat wij op vele fronten erg comservatief zijn. "Wat de boer niet kent, dat vreet ie niet!" gaat hier zeker op. We durven het niet, maar wie dat wel doet, is meteen verkocht!!

Nice video. Very informative!

Excellent video. You got right to the points you wanted to make. Sounds like you may have rehearsed a bit, and if that's true, it was an excellent thing to do to cut down the uhs, ums, and "let's see, have I missed anything" pauses. One little thing you might have pointed out is that people with balance issues can get recumbent trikes for reasonable prices, and those with physical limitations can get hand cranks and/or e-assist to allow them to conquer hills and keep up with the pace of group rides. Trikes are a lot of fun and not just for old people like me and those with physical issues. Many young people love them. Recumbents of any kind rule! Thanks for posting this, and keep up your great work on videos.

I've heard they're a bit harder for climbing as you can't get out of your saddle /seat, and staying balanced at slow speeds is a bit harder. Though this probably isn't a problem in the Netherlands. :) I've also heard they are excellent for cycle touring, as they're comfortable for riding many hours every day.

I can Vouch for EVERYTHING he says ! I have 5 Herniated Discs, and two total Hip Replacements... I ride a BIKEE RX with front and rear air shocks... Smoother ride than a Toyota Camry !

They need to make a more aerodynamic shoe for recumbent riders. A cone shaped sole would make for interesting stops at the local coffeeshop.

You need to unlearn various riding habits from a diamond frame to a recumbent. Lower gears before stopping as you do not have the ability to stand up and counter balance a recumbent , Clipped in as you need to spin at a higher cadence , tight corners may require you to lift your heel to avoid heel/ front tire interference, and it will take some time before you are capable of slow speed balance and tight corners with confidence. Speed up hills will be slower unless you train for it. Overall a recumbent will be far more comfortable than any diamond frame with the most expensive bike fit possible. As to buying a recumbent , buy USED not new as the first one is not going to be the last one and the money you save buying used can go towards replacing what parts you want to make it functional;. I replaced the gearing on my recumbent from a triple 26-36-48 to a double 22-42 as I require lower gears for loaded touring and I have 9 gears for cruising around town . I do not switch the front back and forth as a diamond bike or other recumbent riders may do. 9 speeds for long uphill slogs loaded and 9 for everything else. I have a lower low and a lower high gear as I just can not spin my average cadence of 85-90 rpm in a high gear so why have it. A diamond frame bike is basically the same design since 1934 when recumbents were banned from racing. Recumbents can be short , medium , long wheelbase, with above seat, or below seat steering, front wheel drive, or rear wheel drive . Each recumbent has it's own attributes . My Giro A 20 touring recumbent is number 10 of 12 bents so far . Taking into account some of those attributes of other bents led me to doing some changes to what my needs are and the only different parts on a recumbent are the seats or the steering , everything else is road or mountain bike parts. You need at least three weeks on any recumbent to actually feel the difference.

This is an excellent video. Keep up the good work, young man. Also, I like the design of your recumbent.

really nice video! you can always get a job in the advertisement-world, you are so convincing that I almost want to buy a recumbent bike myself to go to work!

I rode a Burley Django for awhile, but could not get used to the riding position. I switched to a more conventional Rans Tailwind, and did a lot better with that. I eventually wound up with an Easy Racers Tour Easy, which I rode for 20+ years. Gardner Martin knew what he was doing when he designed that bike.

I can never get used to the recumbent look. Time trial bikes look the coolest.

I have a Haluzak Horizon. I love riding recumbents. One thing you didn't mention is you have a lot more torque as you can push against the seat where on a conventional bike you can only push your weight. This makes hill climbing or acceleration easier. Recumbents are a lot of fun!

Well said, but let me add an important point: the variety of recumbents is far wider than traditional bikes, so is the easiness of getting acquainted with driving. Trikes are quite easy, compact long wheel base recumbents can be as easy as a folding bike, high racers are tricky, and the front wheel drive with moving bottom bracket bikes take time and care and a good deal of training on empty roads, before being safe on any road.

I want a recumbent trike because the dog can't pull it over so I'm less likely to fall as I take in the scenery. With fat tires I don't have to worry about pot holes either. But for me, it's mainly your FIRST reason - the comfortable seating.

I just got a recumbent bike today. Excited to try.

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How about offroad, uphill and downhill?

I'm considering a recumbent (same style as the featured one) because I broke my spine at 21. Now at 30 I'm suffering daily pain and my ability to ride a regular road/mountain bike is deminishing fast. Thing is my country has poor cycling infrastructure. Off road paved cycle paths have anti motorcycle barriers every kilometer or so, so I'm worried that a recumbent is going to be too much hassle as I'll probably have to dismount and fumble my way through where I can glide through on my road bike without even having to stop. Has anyone else had experience with these motorcycle barricades and a recumbent? Is it a major problem or a minor inconvenience?

Hey! Thanks for making this video. I recently got a recumbent bicycle that looks similar to yours. I'm trying to learn the best way to mount it, since it has under seat steering that isn't exactly under the seat. I feel like I have to sit on the handlebar and slide back into the seat. Maybe the angle of the bar is set incorrectly... although it looks right... It was nice seeing how you stopped and stood up, because again it seems like the bar is under my legs and may make reaching the ground difficult. There don't seem to be a lot of videos with this style of recumbent bicycle. (or perhaps I'm not searching the right words) Anyways Thanks! :)

Your reason No. 1 is basically the only but highly important reason, why I got me a recumbent. I wanted to go on seriously long rides (for days), but it's impossible with a regular bike because of the saddle pain. Not the back, but solely the butt. All the weight on such tiny surface, this can't work out. Well, after 100 miles, it's also a story with hands and wrists.......

I wouldn't think a recumbent bicycle would be safe on roads with medium to heavy traffic, or on narrow roads. To me being inclined would give me less of a feeling of safety.

Recumbent bike in a city= instant road kill. Good video !

Recumbents are safer in my opinion however a helmet is still necessary as a prevention to head injury as an accident on a recumbent may be less damaging as you fall to the side , but you can still fall to the side and hit your head. There is a learning curve but well worth it. Buy used, as the first one will not be the last one. Buy new when you know exactly what you want.

Rule 6. Install a Flag so motorists can see you. Lastly Wear a Helmet! Oh and put rear view mirrors on your recumbent. Yes I ride one.

I'd love to try one (or several different ones), I love the idea of them, it is a very rational layout, but here in NZ they are as rare as hens teeth, and very expensive.

i mean no offense but i understand this could or does sound offensive but anyway with that shirt and sunglasses and the hair cut, you're like the embodiment of the late 80s and 90s futuristic dude

I already see what's going to happen if I ride one of those. Either (A) I'm going to fall over when having a break real quick. Or (B) I'm going to fall asleep and fall over.

They just look more comfortable!

I had no idea the Netherlands could look like that. I thought you were riding around in the foothills of California.

Reason #6. Leaving traditional cyclists in the dust! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbqIeLOCvdaup3k.html

I'm 51 and love my Giro 26!

thanks! always wondered

that bike looks too leaned back, im looking for a bike that is more of a leaned back seated position. maybe i just need to try some out. looks comfy though.

USS scares me ....I like the preying mantis style steering ....Hoping to blag a go on a uss Recumbent

Tricycle or bicycle? I cannot cycle on saddles due to sensory issues, but I never learnt how to cycle.

Hehe it only took me a few minutes too get the balance right but i luv my bike alto different than his still goof bicycle i rode it for miles when i first bought it a few days ago

I will make a counterpoint about your point #4, being safer. I ride a baron lowracer, and if I run into any sort of slippery surfaces, small or loose gravel, I have to take it very, very easy. If there is sand, I just go down. Much easier to control on a standard road bike compared to a bent. But, those occasions are rare, and overall, a bent is a far superior ride.

I have a semi recumbent mine has above bar steering and a mesh seat I love and won't ride anything else despite all the abuse I get.

Nice video dude - very informative and helps dispel myths about recumbents. I’d love to try one. Nice dunes in the background by the way - where is this?

I want one but all bikes offered thru Amazon and Walmart are single speed bikes.

yeah but will it climb steep hills though?

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Good video by the way! Where did you buy it ? How much is it nowadays?

How about climbing hill going uphill

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Great video footage and info, thanks! One question for you ...I am considering buying a used Condor, and you look very comfortable on yours...may I ask how tall you are, and your x-seam measurement, if you know it. Thanks (and happy riding!) Al

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Hello brother how are you I want to buy the tree covenant bike cycle I am from India but India has doesn't have available recumbent bike cycle two wheeler so can you help me check out the recumbent bike cycle is this possible delivery cycle in India

Which make and model of recumbent bike is this in your video?

I live in Netherlands, can you recommend me some Dutch Recumbent Brands, please?

They are not safer really. You cant shift your body weight so maneuverability is limited, especially in an emergency situation. Braking distance is longer and bailing off of the bike to avoid a catastrophic crash is nearly impossible

Nice video! 😍 Is your bike stand sold as a set?

How you climb upward roads is it hard or easy?

How u will go uphil or a road upward

A guy named Viktor Zicho who traveled all the way from his home country hungary to India by this same type Bicycle in 2020...

Safer?! Lowering your head and torso to pretty much the exact height a car would hit obviously seems absolutely amazingly safe.

Hey, I'm looking to get one and I'm based in Denmark. What was the name of that 'craigslist' where you found yours?

What will be the price of this machine in India...

5 reasons against recumbent bikes: Can you do a wheelie? Can you do a stoppie? Can you do a bunny hop? Can you climb upstairs? Can you jump gaps? I mean, it is more like driving a car on a recumbent compared to riding a horse on a bicycle.

It will difficult to ride on hight and in crowdy placs

What will you do on a hill?

"It's just some getting used to. Just give it a shot. I'm sure your would like it" 🤣

I'm not getting one. Doesn't look very comfortable leaning back like that.

I like your bike but make it more comfortable and make more easy thank you, I wish you all the best ok till bye!

Wat voor stokje gebruik je om 'm rechtop te zetten in plaats van een standaard?

So how do u stand up over a rough road? . Yes you catch less wind. But if you touring on roads that are changing road conditions how can you maneuver your body?

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*It just doesn't look like it makes much sense except for the saddle pain*

your 100 percent Cool

It was a pros of recumbent not a rules video.

1:16 wat voor soort stok gebruik je om de fiets rechtop te zetten?

.....? I need these but first let me install my couch on it!

#6 climbing hills is a no go with someone who just started out learning it. That is the Achilles heel of recumbents the mountains simply is out of the question. If you live in only flat lands then there is no other choice recumbent all the way.

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But the disadvantage is that they are not practical to transport, on the Transport system nor suitable for hilly terrain if you don't have dozens of gears

say could by to be cool!!

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Price

2:00 and if they get a more aerodynamic one they can even go faster than road bikers...

Very beautiful

What make and model of recumbent are you riding? Is that particular bike sold in the U.S.?

Looks great though! I found an Optima Dragon on Marktplaats, and made an appointment with the current owner to buy it. I also noticed you were driving around the dunes. Do you, by any chance, live in The Hague/Scheveningen? If so, we could go on some trips if you're up for it! :D

Your bicycle in Pune price your model.

Are you in Zandvoort?!

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Nice

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It is impossible in traffic

What should I do if I fall asleep?

Lol. I tried one time and i got that 🤣🤣🤣🤣