Tsunami bents - any opinion

It would help us help you if you were to take the time to post a URL because
I for one aren't going to chase all over the Internet looking for Tsunami
bents to refresh my memory.

The more cantankerous around here might say something like "Get off your
lazy ass and post a URL", but I prefer the gentler touch.

"Taunto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Any opinion of the Taiwanese Tsunami bents? Seem inexpensive. Is that
for a bad reason?

sfb said:

It would help us help you if you were to take the time to post a URL because
I for one aren't going to chase all over the Internet looking for Tsunami
bents to refresh my memory.

The more cantankerous around here might say something like "Get off your
lazy ass and post a URL", but I prefer the gentler touch.

"Taunto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Any opinion of the Taiwanese Tsunami bents? Seem inexpensive. Is that
for a bad reason?

Thanks for the feedback. I figured if they were unknown, that was a bad
sign, and, if they were known, a URL would not be needed, but here you go:

http://www.recumbent.com.tw/HTM/model.htm

Taunto said:

Any opinion of the Taiwanese Tsunami bents? Seem inexpensive. Is that
for a bad reason?

These are known as "ActionBents" here in the States, after their
exclusive US dealer. They occasion very positive commentary from their
owners -- there is a Yahoo! Groups forum devoted to their bikes and
trikes -- though many do move on to other more expensive and fancier
recumbents.

Google "ActionBents" and you will see that they are a good
bang-for-the-buck deal, though not the most sophistiscated designs
around.

NYC XYZ said:

Taunto said:

Any opinion of the Taiwanese Tsunami bents? Seem inexpensive. Is that
for a bad reason?

These are known as "ActionBents" here in the States, after their
exclusive US dealer. They occasion very positive commentary from their
owners -- there is a Yahoo! Groups forum devoted to their bikes and
trikes -- though many do move on to other more expensive and fancier
recumbents.

Google "ActionBents" and you will see that they are a good
bang-for-the-buck deal, though not the most sophistiscated designs
around.

Thanks. Just did that.

Just wondering, what are the handling differences between
above-steering and under-steering?

duh said:

Thanks. Just did that.

Just wondering, what are the handling differences between
above-steering and under-steering?

ASS (or OSS) is supposed to be slightly more aerodynamic than USS
(BSS).

Mainly, it's a matter of personal preference. ASS feels a bit more
like a traditional upright; USS to me feels like it really takes
advantage of the recumbent design (hands down at hips seems more
natural, too).

NYC XYZ said:

duh said:

Thanks. Just did that.

Just wondering, what are the handling differences between
above-steering and under-steering?

ASS (or OSS) is supposed to be slightly more aerodynamic than USS
(BSS).

Mainly, it's a matter of personal preference. ASS feels a bit more
like a traditional upright; USS to me feels like it really takes
advantage of the recumbent design (hands down at hips seems more
natural, too).

Looks like it would feel like you had two machine gun controls in a
fighter jet cockpit. I kinda like that for some reason.

Taunto said:

Looks like it would feel like you had two machine gun controls in a
fighter jet cockpit. I kinda like that for some reason.

No joke! I've had many a "homey" give me "props" for my "gangsta"
bike...I could almost pick up girls with it! Wait 'til I "trick" it up
with Glow Lights, hehe....

Really, USS/BSS is great and more relaxing, what with your arms simply
hanging by your hips. I've had six or seven different people try my
bike now, and none have had any problems picking up the basics inside
thirty seconds!

Taunto said:

NYC XYZ said:

duh said:

Thanks. Just did that.

Just wondering, what are the handling differences between
above-steering and under-steering?

ASS (or OSS) is supposed to be slightly more aerodynamic than USS
(BSS).

Mainly, it's a matter of personal preference. ASS feels a bit more
like a traditional upright; USS to me feels like it really takes
advantage of the recumbent design (hands down at hips seems more
natural, too).

Looks like it would feel like you had two machine gun controls in a
fighter jet cockpit. I kinda like that for some reason.

The above is really beside seat steering (BSS) [1] and not true under
seat steering USS [2]. BSS feel much more intuitive to use than USS,
since it puts the rider's hands closer to the normal position primates
use when manipulating objects. The market seems to bear this our, as
most bicycles sold as USS are really BSS, and most designs that were
originally sold with USS have been changed to BSS.

[1] Example at <http://www.liegeradinfo.de/ryan_van.jpg>.
[2] Example at <http://home.pacbell.net/recumbnt/img37.gif>.

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