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> Has anyone seen one/rode one, any comments on those more expert and experienced??
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> This is to be my first bent (I briefly had a Ryan LWB, too large, too heavy). I want SWB, USS.
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> Thanks,
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> Stuart Friedman
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I've got a few hundred miles on a Tidal Wave. It's the 2nd bent in the stable as of now (other is
a Tour Easy), and the 2nd SWB USS I've owned. Overall, it's a decent bike. I did replace the
stock wheels because I had better ones already, and the crank because I wanted shorter arms and
lower gearing.
The seat is upholstered over an aluminum frame and does not provide any ventilation. If you sweat a
lot, you'll need a wicking shirt. Cotton ain't gonna get it done. The seat back is narrow, even for
a eurostyle though, so not so much skin contact.
For the money, it's hard to beat. I'd say it compares well with the Haluzak I once rode. I like the
TW seat better, the Haluzak handlebars better, and the rest of the componentry is the same. Ride is
very similar.
The Tidal Wave is a relatively light bike, and that helps me climb faster on it than on my TE.
Tom Thompson
Details to be published soon!!! Jose A. Hernandez Recumbent
