Recumbent Tadpole Trike

Just discovered a new benefit to riding a recumbent tadpole trike like this: with clipped pedals, by unweighting and spinning the crank only on the upward push a rider can receive a prolonged and intensive "crunch" to their stomach/upper torso. We may well be adding to overall caloric burn, cardiovascular health and respiratory health by spinning in this manner. Personally, I'm still trying to unwieight for the entire duration of a favorite rock and roll tune.

The ActionBent T1A Tadpole Trike! -- Same geometry and component level as the standard T1, just about 4 pounds lighter. Full Aluminum Alloy 7005 Body, Shimano Drivetrain, Dual Avid discs, new Ackerman-compensated steering linkage, 700c rear drivewheel, 20" front wheels, ultralight composite seat with headrest. 9" seat height, 32" outermost width, load capacity 120kg or 265 pounds.
In conclusion, the benefits for owning one of these are many, varied and growing. You could say they "outweight" the cost associated with them but that is too obvious a pun. Think of it thusly: Take away the balance concerns and what do you have in riding one of these? A comfort ride that will take you back to your little red wagon days that is fast enough to tear your eyes 4 inches from the ground! Paved bike trails, velodromes and family "take back the streets' days will become your domain! Is that cool or what? Come get some.

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Lifecore 900rb Recumbent Excercise Bike

The Lifecore 900rb Recumbent Bike combines the highest quality components and the smallest footprint in the industry! Many of the 900rb's features are found on more expensive recumbent bikes, yet the compact design allows for a great workout in virtually any room in the house.

Featuring the smallest footprint in the industry at 44 inches long, the Lifecore LC-900rb recumbent exercise bike is comfortable and efficient, yet sits discreetly in the corner of the room. As a result, the LC-900rb is perfect for space-restricted basements, dens, apartments, and other locations.

The bike is outfitted with such features as a high-tech display that shows the time and temperature along with all the standard workout data, along with a 5-inch pedal diameter that helps reduce joint stress. More significantly, the bike's variety of workout programs--which includes 12 preset programs and four heart-rate-control programs--make it easy to design a custom workout routine. And thanks to the Ergo-Flex Mesh seat and extra-cushioned seat bottom, you'll feel just as comfortable at the end of your workout as you did at the beginning.

Perhaps the bike's most popular feature, however, is the step-through recumbent frame, which makes the bike easy to mount and comfortable to ride. It's perfect for people who suffer from saddle sore on traditional exercise bikes, or who are recovering from injury and find upright bikes too difficult to mount.

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Other details include contact heart rate sensors, a toggle wheel for easy scrolling and resistance adjustments, a scratch-resistant coating on the shrouds, a low-profile console, built-in transportation wheels for easy mobility, and a capacity of 300 pounds. Powered by your choice of AC adapter or batteries, the Lifecore LC-900rb measures 29.5 by 42 by 44 inches (W x H x D), weighs 108 pounds, and carries a five-year warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on labor.

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