Been looking over some posts here regarding the recumbent again as possible option mainly because I've gotten somewhat worse and struggle on hills on reg bike now ( the few times I've been able to use it )

 

I've noticed few posts regarding powered trailers as opposed to having the kit on the actual recumbent and was wondering , for any one here whose experimented or tried this, what they think - at this point - is the best way to go ?

 

Im primarily more interested in the short wheel style that has the pedals higher up than the seat as I think this would be easier on my disability .

 

Given the cost of most recumbents easily being over 1000 Im not sure how economical this but given the price of the kit as well , the only real plus over the eco scooter Im on hold for is the exercise and the range.

 

If there was a way however I could use something like that trailer to get the best of both worlds and more juice i.e. speed and range ( esp up hills or off road ) I mightbe tempted to try it , thats is if I could find appropriate back up service here in the uk / highlands where I am.

 

It was in the back of mind that there might be electric recumbents i.e. without need of kit but I doubt even if they do exist their going to be any cheaper - porbably more expensive - than kit conversion.

 

thanks again

 

matt

Lightfoot cycles do both powered trailers and a recumbent designed specifically for power assist although this is of the LWB type.

 

Lighfoot cycles

Edited October 11, 200817 yr by CheKmx

Affordable SWB here. The cafe is often mentioned favourably at BentridersOnline

 

http://http://www.bacchettabikes.com/dealers/europe.htm

 

Also see Actionbent quite a few cheap SWB bikes here starting at less than $800

 

ActionBent Recumbent Bikes

 

Or you could go for a KMX:D

 

KMX Karts » The Ride

My electric recumbent is an Action Bent clone and is pretty good quality. I'm working on another project now and have removed the electric kit from the 'bent, which is now sitting unused in my shed and will probably go on ebay before too long.

 

Pictures of the conversion are here:

 

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/1193-tongxin-k-nano-motor-project-18.html?highlight=recumbent+tongxin#post22173

 

Jeremy