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With many people wondering about ActionBents, thought i'd post some comments on this bike, the Jet
Stream 26/20. This is the 2nd generation, with the new Ventilated seat. Upon receiving, i was amazed
as it came in the smallest darn bike box i've ever seen with a recumbent. It was well packed, and
all tubes bubble wrapped. Everything is installed, but you do have to route the cables, and adjust
derailleurs and brakes. The quality of the welds is exceptional, and this one, painted silver, was
very lustrous and nicely done. I have got some scratching adjusting the boom, but nothing out of the
ordinary. The only thing of marginal quality is the crank set, generic alloy arms, with steel rings.
The front derailleur is shimano 105, rear Sram new x-7. Brakes are Avid V brakes. I figured i'd
upgrade the wheels, as they were an unfamiliar Taiwan brand to me, Jetsep rim, black interior
w/machined braking surface, and Star brand hubs. Much to my delight, these wheels are VERY nice, one
of the smoothest hubs i've seen, Velocity quality, and were nice and true. USS bar is very
comfortable, and allows nice angling to accomplish letting your palms lay comfortable on the bar
tops. There is some seat interference when turned sharply, which from my experience happens with the
natural tiller from direct steer USS. As a baseline though, I can turn from one sidewalk to another
at a 90 degree angle at low speed, so it's acceptable to me. The bike has a 41" wheel base, with
approx. 21" seat height and 24" BB, slightly higher than say a V-rex configuration. It has an
approximate 57/43 weight distribution. The ride is very smooth and predictable. The seat, is
EXCELLENT. It mounts with a new pin mechanism and has a quick release to adjust seat angle from a
max. of about 43 degrees to 50 degrees. The comfort is as good as any hard shell i've ridden, better
than my previous favorite Turner hard-shell seat. It is a vinyl covered, nicely padded with the big
vent in the rear, which seams to help improve air circulation, and the bar up the back, should
dissipate any road spray. I easily maintained 18 plus on rides with an equal rider on a v-rex,
pretty impressive for a USS bike. The over all quality, components, fit and finish make this an
extremely good value at 665.00. The owner Randy Schulman is very responsive in replying to mails,
and has a nicely done sight for ordering and information. I have no connection with the company. If
any one has a specific question, i'd be happy to answer it
Stream 26/20. This is the 2nd generation, with the new Ventilated seat. Upon receiving, i was amazed
as it came in the smallest darn bike box i've ever seen with a recumbent. It was well packed, and
all tubes bubble wrapped. Everything is installed, but you do have to route the cables, and adjust
derailleurs and brakes. The quality of the welds is exceptional, and this one, painted silver, was
very lustrous and nicely done. I have got some scratching adjusting the boom, but nothing out of the
ordinary. The only thing of marginal quality is the crank set, generic alloy arms, with steel rings.
The front derailleur is shimano 105, rear Sram new x-7. Brakes are Avid V brakes. I figured i'd
upgrade the wheels, as they were an unfamiliar Taiwan brand to me, Jetsep rim, black interior
w/machined braking surface, and Star brand hubs. Much to my delight, these wheels are VERY nice, one
of the smoothest hubs i've seen, Velocity quality, and were nice and true. USS bar is very
comfortable, and allows nice angling to accomplish letting your palms lay comfortable on the bar
tops. There is some seat interference when turned sharply, which from my experience happens with the
natural tiller from direct steer USS. As a baseline though, I can turn from one sidewalk to another
at a 90 degree angle at low speed, so it's acceptable to me. The bike has a 41" wheel base, with
approx. 21" seat height and 24" BB, slightly higher than say a V-rex configuration. It has an
approximate 57/43 weight distribution. The ride is very smooth and predictable. The seat, is
EXCELLENT. It mounts with a new pin mechanism and has a quick release to adjust seat angle from a
max. of about 43 degrees to 50 degrees. The comfort is as good as any hard shell i've ridden, better
than my previous favorite Turner hard-shell seat. It is a vinyl covered, nicely padded with the big
vent in the rear, which seams to help improve air circulation, and the bar up the back, should
dissipate any road spray. I easily maintained 18 plus on rides with an equal rider on a v-rex,
pretty impressive for a USS bike. The over all quality, components, fit and finish make this an
extremely good value at 665.00. The owner Randy Schulman is very responsive in replying to mails,
and has a nicely done sight for ordering and information. I have no connection with the company. If
any one has a specific question, i'd be happy to answer it
This bike I think is #62 for me :-(
