Very wide balloon tires cushion the road like a virtual suspension. Big Apples allow for lower tire pressures too which further softens any path.
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wheels
Wheels are fundamental to recumbents.
We separate them out from everything else because there are so many parts, styles, and sizes involved.
Schwalbe
A light, fast, treadless tire with Schwalbe Raceguard (multi-layered rubber / nylon) protection belt and reflective labels.
A classic touring tire. A relatively thick tread and kevlar belt give you good puncture protection and durability for the long haul.
Available in a broad spectrum of sizes.
Striking a near-perfect balance between weight, grip, durability, and rolling performance, the Schwalbe Marathon Racer has become the adored favorite of the recumbent trike industry.
It came from Mars. Space-age puncture-resistant folding tire with low rolling resistance and fantastic grip. The ultimate tire.
A tire designed specifically for recumbent tricycles. The Tryker is specially constructed to handle the sideloads particular to recumbent trikes.
Rohloff
14-speed internal gearing with the huge gear-range of a mountain bike. Eliminate the frustration of dealing with derailleurs and their quirks with this amazing internally geared hub.
Raise your gearing above conventional levels with a Capreo hub that lets your smallest rear cog go all the way down to 9-teeth (9T), |
Internally geared hubs let you eliminate derailleurs and messy chain takeup mechanisms. |
Top quality tubes are thin and flexible. |
We have tires to fit all needs -- especially in the smaller sizes used by recumbents. |
