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I have not done that, but I have heard of others who have, and yes, I am sure it would add some gear range. I would advise contacting Rohloff (rear internal hub manufacturer) to see if that is advisable. I really can't think of a reason such an idea would not work, but I'm no expert with the Rohloff. If they okay the idea, then it would be a fun experiment to try. The derailleur post is already there, so mechanically it seems within reasonable reach. steve

The price is certainly right! I hope all is well with the trike, and you have loads of fun on it for all time! steve

These Merrell shoes are great for many activities, and I see a lot of people wearing them everywhere. I like them for cycling because they are a robust shoe that really protects the foot if the foot hits something. steve

Thanks for the information Ralph. For some reason, the Kent website provides very little specification information, which requires potential customers to call the company (most trike companies list the full specs on their trike webpages). steve

I just checked the Kent website, which has been significantly updated since I published this video, providing much more information than before. Here is one of their new improved pages: kent.bike/products/24-kent-nova steve

Hi Patricia, You'll actually have to call the Kent company on the telephone to get that question answered. Try this number: 1-800-451-5368 Also, Kent has updated their website information since I published this video, so check out this new page, which has a lot more information: kent.bike/products/24-kent-nova steve

It seems to be a good design based on the sheer longevity of this great recumbent. The current base price is up to just over $1700 now, but still it's worth the value for what you get. I have just over $2400 invested in this one with the accessories, not including the shipping I paid to get it here. Want a backup you say? Well, just make me an offer, then come and get it ... I always love getting my next three or two wheel recumbent, always fun to get a new toy 😃 steve

@EZSteve lemme get tha family discount 🙃

@@larenzohayes4453 Okay, family discount sounds good to me. I love buying and selling bikes and trikes, "easy come easy go" is my motto. I never turn down an opportunity. By the way, in answer to your question about the bike having a chain guard, no, it does not come with one. It comes just as pictured here (not counting my upgrades and the accessories like the panniers). steve

Good points Kelly. I've had four bikes and four trikes in the past 15 years, and what you say is accurate. I love riding both styles of recumbents! steve

Yes, most definitely! My garage has a rather hollow sound, even with the stuff I have on the wall to help. My older camera has no remote microphone ability, so I am talking through the air rather that on a mic clipped on my collar, as many people with newer and more expensive cameras have. steve

Yes, starting out just takes a leap of self confidence because these definitely feel different than standard diamond frame bicycles. But after that first time, it feels great, and you realize all is well. The steering takes the most time when it comes to confidence and ease of use. steve

Thanks Ray! Peace and health are indeed very critical aspects of living! steve

I just looked on the Sun website at all their bikes and trikes, and the only model I can locate with an "AX" is a delta trike. No bike the company displays on their website has the "AX" designation that I can see. Regarding this bike, I don't mind the CroMo frame at all, still very light, can pick up the entire bike with one hand and move it around with no problem. The components on it seem like quality items from what I can tell. If Sun is offering another bike like this but with an aluminum frame, they are doing a great job of keeping it a secret, haha. If you have a link to the bike you are describing, please let me know! I'd be interested in seeing it! Thanks. steve

@EZSteve OK maybe they discontinued the AX version? The Easy Sport does ride nice! I am LWB fan, again ENJOY!👍😁

@@outandaboutontherecumbents So far I like it, but LWB bikes do require a learning curve to ride compared to standard bicycles. It's almost like learning how to balance on a bike all over again (practice makes perfect) because the steering is what I would consider "floppy" compared to a normal bike. steve

Hi Gary, Yep, Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires are absolutely unbeatable based on my experience on my trips ... never have had a single flat with one so far! To do a comparison of faired versus non-faired, I'd have to do a speed trial without the fairing, and then duplicate it with the fairing. For me, I don't have a desire to spend my time doing that, so I'll just be content with the thought that windscreens make a difference. How much really doesn't matter to me because I'm not one of those techno-junkies online who love to discuss this sort of thing, haha. The best advantage that I can see being useful to me is winter riding because the fairing will keep the cold frigid air off my hands and fingers ... a VERY worthwhile thing! steve

@@EZSteve YUP, fully understand and agree with you!

Yes, the seat back can be tilted much farther to the rear, for a much greater recline angle. Also, the seat itself can be adjusted fore and aft, which is how to adjust for leg to pedal distance (as opposed to changing boom length on a trike). Regarding the seat back angle, with the panniers and trunk attached, that is about as far back as I can go without the seat back struts interfering with the pannier attachment points. I could perhaps eek out another half inch or so, but the angle where it currently sits is very comfortable, which is different than my analysis on recumbent trikes, where I have always preferred more recline angle. So far during my life, I have not yet slipped on sandy or wet surfaces while riding bikes. Of course, there may someday be a first time, haha. steve

Based on four decades of personal study and research, my conclusion is that a whole foods plant based dietary regimen is superior to an animal based diet for those who wish to live the longest and healthiest life possible, given their genetics. steve

Yes, the X-Seam range according to the company is 36" to 45". My X-Seam falls within that range. This LWB recumbent bike is 5 inches shorter overall than the Easy Racers Gold Rush that I used to own. For me, it's perfect, but if I really wanted to recline the seat back more, I would run into issues with the panniers fitting on the rear rack due to the seat struts that begin to overlap the rack as the seat is reclined more and more. When I had the seat all the way rearward at first, my feet were too far from the pedals, so I moved it forward a bit. Sun Bicycles was started in 1971 by a family, based in Miami, Florida, so they've been around 53 years. From what I can see on my bike, I am impressed with the quality and design. In 2014, Sun split into two divisions, the second (Sunseeker) being the one that handles the recumbent line-up. This bike I have was introduced in 2004, designed by Gardner Martin, the same man who designed the Easy Racers Gold Rush back in the latter 1970s to set bike speed records. He designed this bike I have now as a LWB that is easier for most people to ride than the more radical Gold Rush. He succeeded. It is easier to adapt to than the Gold Rush. steve

I am like you, in that I am very sensitive emotionally when people are not nice or respectful. I'm not the type who can just brush it off immediately and not let it bother me. Time takes care of it of course, but for me, and probably you too, it requires more time. I cannot imagine what drives people to treat others with such hatred, out of the blue! On Wikipedia, under the title of "Bicycle Safety", I found this commentary: "Road rage: Some vehicle drivers may try to 'punish' cyclists for what they perceive as selfish behaviour in 'holding them up unnecessarily' and so when overtaking them will pass them too closely or cut in too sharply or sound their horn at them." Yep, that pretty much sums it up! Happily, these unpleasant people are in a small minority! By far, most drivers I've encountered during my 15 years of cycling (both cross country and locally) are super courteous and very nice, some even stopping to ask if I need any assistance when stopped at the side of the road for an energy bar snack!! Check out this Wikipedia link on bicycle safety: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_safety steve

Those look really comfortable, and I like that you can choose the thickness. Here is where I was seeing this: esigrips.com/products/fattys Thanks for sharing! steve

Glad to hear the Rock Bros pedals are working so well for you ... pedals make a big difference in power delivery and performance. Yes, keeping the feet on the pedals is important ... I have on occasion on a bicycle, had a foot get dislodged, and fortunately nothing bad happened as a result. steve

Hi James, My flags are just comprised of the two-piece pole and the flag itself. I don't have any clips of any kind on them, so I am afraid I can't answer your question about "C" clips. I would suggest calling TerraCycle at 1-503-231-9798, or visit their contact page at the website: t-cycle.com/pages/contact-us steve

Yep, I"m too old to ride a bicycle! Do you know of anyone who might like to buy it? So far, there are zero miles on it, a 2024 in "factory perfect" condition. I chose recumbent over traditional bike because of all the reasons you mention. Recumbent bikes are just as comfortable as recumbent trikes, and I too would not prefer a regular bicycle. Catrikes are great trikes ... I loved my Catrike 700!!! Oh, and by the way, I don't carry any health insurance, but I do wear a full coverage BELL MIPS helmet instead of a typical helmet that only covers the top of a head. I think I may have been having a senior moment when I ordered this young person's recumbent cycle, haha. steve

@SFCRambo60, I agree with all that you said. I also loved Steve's recumbent trikes. For all the reasons he has previously mentioned over the years in his videos and articles. Stability, extra width and more easily seen by traffic on the roads riding a recumbent trike. Traffic also interprets recumbent trike riders as being handicapped so they are extra careful when approaching trikes in their automobiles (most of them are, the responsible drivers anyway) which means safer situations. Laid back and able to see more around you while riding, due to not having to worry about balance, ever. And the list goes on. WHO CARES if people think riding a recumbent trike is for either old or handicapped people. I'm neither, and I could care less what others think of me when I'm enjoying my recumbent trike. If Steve is truly happy with this new recumbent bicycle, then I'm glad for him, but I remember how much he used to talk up about recumbent trikes. I was quite shocked when he was selling his HP VELOTECHNIK SCORPION trike for a recumbent bicycle. Balance is the key factor and Trikes are just plain FUNNER! haha.

@@The-GreenHornet Maybe it's time to try a Utah Trikes quad? I've had 8 two and three wheeled cycles since 2009, but no 4 wheel rigs yet. Back in late 2008 when I first was setting up for touring, a quad is what I had in mind, and I was going to build a structure on top for sleeping. steve

@@EZSteve I don't understand. Did you buy that recumbent, but now you don't want it? That is confusing. No miles on a new recumbent, and you already don't want to keep it?

​@@garyseckel295 I was just being facetious Gary, in response to the initial comment that inferred that my age had something to do with not being able to ride a bicycle, and needing good health insurance. I rode my Specialized Roll Elite bicycle for four years prior to my acquisition of the HP Scorpion, and my age did not seem to be a limiting factor then, so I doubt it will be now. In answer to your question, this is a real nice bike, and a comfy recumbent no less, so I am excited about getting out and riding it (once the weather clears up and the roads are finally dry). steve

Three and a half months! Good thing I was not in a rush, haha. There were a few glitches regarding fender sizing and fairing acquisition. steve

I looked into the Bacchetta Bella, but did not find any availability options at the time. I found my former Easy Racers Gold Rush steering not to my liking, too twitchy for me, so this time around, I chose a LWB recumbent bike that was also designed by Gardner Martin (same man who mad the Gold Rush for record speed trials), but his intent was to make a version of his earlier design that was more user friendly in the steering department. This bike is 40 pounds, so yes, heavier than my Gold Rush was. steve

@@EZSteve I agree. That's why I sold it and got a SWB Giro, then swapped it for the LWB Bella. Happy riding!

@@KutWrite Do you find the steering on the Bella twitchy or what some would see as too fast and hard to control? Did it take some time to get used to it, or did you fall right into it easily based on your Gold Rush experience? I have thought about SWB bikes, but there are many factors that seem not so ideal in my mind when compared to LWB. steve

@@EZSteve I didn't see it as twitchy. I came from the Giro SWB, though, which was a bit twitchy and interfered with my heels if I wasn't careful. For me, the Gold Rush wasn't so much twitchy as "floppy." The turning axis of the front wheel was offset from its point of contact with the ground, so the front wanted to "flop" in the direction I started to turn the handlebars. That may have felt "twitchy" to you. The SWB is by nature shorter in length, so a slight turn of the bars meant an instant reaction from the bike. This was fine in town, but going over about 10mph it took some getting used to. My trike is similar, so it may replace my Bella on the training stand for indoor use. The Bella strikes me as a nice leisurely cruiser, on pavement only, of course. The frame is stiffer than the Gold Rush, which is good for transferring pedaling force but gives a slightly bumpier ride. Not much, though. Hope that helps!

@@KutWrite YES, floppy is an apropos word to describe the Gold Rush steering, actually better than twitchy. In my writing and talks, I have described how the Gold Rush front wheel kind of falls over to the side when turned, which I believe is due to the way the forks are curved forward at the bottom. On mine, when turning in tight areas, I found that I had to actually muscle the handlebars back into the straight forward position, which I did not find to my liking. This EZ Sport has more traditional style forks, without such a drastic curve near the bottom as the Gold Rush, so the wheel does not feel like it is falling to the side, or floppy. I tried a SWB recumbent once about ten years ago. It had under-seat steering, which felt very nice and natural, but wow, talk about a learning curve, and just being able to start pedaling and riding if not used to it, haha. Practice makes perfect on a bike like that! This EZ Sport frame is pretty stiff, heavier of course than the Gold Rush aluminum frame. steve

Same here.

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@@EZSteve Okay 👌

This stand is not the best out there. I purchased it because it was more affordable than the high-end brands like Park Tool, and with the knowledge that I would not be using it much. With my fat tire mountain bike, the stand did lean a little bit in the direction of the weight, so I would not recommend this for a heavier e-bike. I would go with a known professional level stand from Park Tool, something like this perhaps: www.parktool.com/en-us/product/deluxe-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs-10-3 steve

Thanks ​@@EZSteve

It's a GOOD list to be on! A FUN list! steve

@@EZSteve ZOOOOM!

@@EZSteve Easy Rider, can you add my Green Hornet Catrike 700 to your Trike Asylum 700 group?

@@The-GreenHornet Done1 Sent you the links.

It is a long wheel base touring bike, 26 inch rear wheel and 20 inch front wheel, recumbent seat, 85 inches total length front of front tire to rear of rear tire (which just happens to be the identical overall length of my HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs26). The bike is blue, with a rear pannier rack, sidestand (because I prefer not to let my bike fall to the ground when parked, as many bikers seem to do). Also included is a partial front fairing. It is a 24 speed, with the rear cogs 11-32 and the front crankset with rings of 30-42-52. The seat height is 26 inches, as compared to my HP trike seat height of 12 inches or my Catrike 700 seat height of 7 inches. The bike's weight is 40 pounds, made of Cro-Mo steel, so it's indestructible (will stand up to any car, haha). The weight limit is 300 pounds, way more than I need, but I like things to be built well. I'll be sharing the bike once it arrives here from Hostel Shoppe, so stand by! steve

Yes, all your strategies are excellent! I always run two mirrors on my trikes, finding that one on each side is better than just one on the traffic side only. I have also found that the vast majority of vehicles give me more room than I actually need for safety. Most drivers are VERY courteous in my experience. I like to be cautious at all times, just like you, and never give a driver a reason to cause a conflict. Thanks for your commentary! steve

Yes, on many garage videos, that is true. My camera does not have any option for external or remote microphones, so all speech is delivered through the air to the camera, and when in the garage, the sound quality suffers. On my videos where I am next to the camera, showing something on the bench or trike, the quality is excellent because my mouth is only inches away from the mic input area. steve

Hi Greg, YES! These are the Great White Shark of all pinned pedals, haha. I learned that on one of my first rides when I was hastily, and without thought, getting out of the trike to use my camera for this channel. It only has to happen once ... ever since, I have put my fingers on my left hand through the left pedal when getting up, and the fingers of my right hand on the right hand pedal when getting into the trike. And you are so right about longer healing times as we age!! It is going on two years since this incident, and I can still see slightly discolored skin there on my left shin ... but it has diminished greatly in size over time, and the skin is fully healed, so it is barely noticeable now. Live and learn, haha ... a lesson that sticks with you, only taking once to learn 😂 steve

Hi Greg, Well, I have some surprises on the way, which will keep folks guessing for a while, haha. I like to have fun, and do whatever weird things cross my old mind. Thanks for your support! steve

These pedals are perfect for me, and keep my feet secure even when hitting bumps. The 18 traction pins per side per pedal make sure of that. I have found them to be just as secure feeling as my former clipless pedals and cycling shoes. This injury described here resulted when I was off the trike, and simply not being careful where I was stepping, and I ran my shin right into those pins! I learned a valuable lesson about walking around my trike with those pedals! steve

Yeah, who knows why he is driving on the shoulder ... at least he gave me plenty of room happily (and I was on a low-slung Catrike 700, no less). steve

@@EZSteve Yeah good thing. 👍

Overall, I was not that impressed with this horn, and yes, you are right about the time between refills. I gave it away ... never really needed a horn anyway! steve

It's great to have you stick around ... just continuing what I've been doing since 2010, but with a new name, so really no big deal. Thanks! steve