I have a speedmachine which I am learning to ride. As I am over 6’ I thought that eventually I will move to a high racer, prob something with less or no suspension (my df is a fixed gear, I have no prior suspension experience).
How much lighter would you get without entering sl2 territory?
How much lighter would a high racer be?
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belgiangoth
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How much lighter would a high racer be?
If I had a baby elephant, I would put it on a recumbent trike so that it would become invisible.
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Tigerbiten
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Re: How much lighter would a high racer be?
How long is a piece of string ......... 
The best recumbent reviews I've found are at "Laid-Back Bikes". http://mccraw.co.uk/laid-back/
Thay will probably give you a better idea of what's out there.
Luck .........
The best recumbent reviews I've found are at "Laid-Back Bikes". http://mccraw.co.uk/laid-back/
Thay will probably give you a better idea of what's out there.
Luck .........
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D.TEK HPVS
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Re: How much lighter would a high racer be?
Your current machine is ranked as a sporting tourer or when it was first launched HP claimed it was Audax capable .
As a general rule with two wheel recumbents ?
If the on the road weight matches your favorite "upwrong" diamond frame .
It would be reasonable to achieve a 4% gain because of better aerodynamics and once above 20 mph perhaps 6% .
But the real factor is comfort ...........so you will never complete a ride and walk around like a wild west cowboy .
Novice recumbent riders often expect to much too soon before they have settled in to riding in a laidback style .
Tip ..........If you are riding alongside friends on DF's .
On downhill "run away train" sections .....whatever you do ....avoid free wheeling past them
They really get upset and demand to know where you fitted the electric assist motor !
Or for added fun ...........pedal backwards as you pass them
In the recumbent market place the headline word is always "Speed" this and "Racer" that
No maker suggests "Comfort" which is a real shame because that is the main reason cyclists are drawn towards recumbents .
As a general rule with two wheel recumbents ?
If the on the road weight matches your favorite "upwrong" diamond frame .
It would be reasonable to achieve a 4% gain because of better aerodynamics and once above 20 mph perhaps 6% .
But the real factor is comfort ...........so you will never complete a ride and walk around like a wild west cowboy .
Novice recumbent riders often expect to much too soon before they have settled in to riding in a laidback style .
Tip ..........If you are riding alongside friends on DF's .
On downhill "run away train" sections .....whatever you do ....avoid free wheeling past them
They really get upset and demand to know where you fitted the electric assist motor !
Or for added fun ...........pedal backwards as you pass them
In the recumbent market place the headline word is always "Speed" this and "Racer" that
No maker suggests "Comfort" which is a real shame because that is the main reason cyclists are drawn towards recumbents .
Re: How much lighter would a high racer be?
What does the Speedmachine weigh? Around 37lbs, maybe more? A Bacchetta Carbon Aero is around 22lbs. Even their aluminium Corsa is 25lbs. But you will miss the suspension and watch out for heel strike.