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Here at Angletech, we are always keeping an eye out for the newest and most fun component options to put on our trikes. With the introduction of Shimano’s Metrea into the AZUB lineup, we may have finally reached component nirvana. The Metrea integrated brake/shifter (“brifter” if you prefer) has the fast, low effort shifting we […]

Kelvin and his wife Marsha attended this spirited gathering of folks in Uhersky Brod, CZ. As usual the AZUB folks put on a spectacular event with wonderful people from all over! If you’re looking for a great way to spend a week in Europe we highly recommend this event! Czech out the video and enjoy […]

With the warm reception to our ANGLETECH AEROTRUNK™, we considered the finishing off of the gear carrying challenge of touring without adding drag. Rolling our minds back to the forgotten, but still significant ZZipper Tailwind Panniers from 1982. These panniers, wind tunnel designed and proven, made your bike up to 7% faster through the wind […]

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The objective: to create an aerodynamic tailbox that adds speed (2-3 mph according to our real world beta testers ), has considerable utility, requires no additional support structure, amplifies sound less than the Choroplast or fiberglass examples, and has a high quality finish and level of materials. Capacity: 2850 cu. In. Materials: Slick urethane coated […]

Specifications: 1000 denier Cordura w/urethane coating. 420 denier PC lining w/urethane coating. 1/4″ closed cell foam between layers to maintain shape. Double pull YKK Uretek water repellant zippers with “fold lock” action, antique nickel finish, zinc slides and rubber tab ends. Very cool. Slick “no flap” appearance. Stretch PowerMesh bottle pocket on left side. Mesh […]

We have been Draftmaster dealers since their beginning. For many applications, it is our favorite car rack for bicycles, and one we use personally.   The basic principals are: Solid mounts for each bike so there is no sliding and swaying. Mounts into the box receiver on your vehicle, so is architecture neutral as far […]

by Rich Pinto (of Bacchetta Bicycles) This article addresses high racer recumbents with 2 large wheels found with the Bacchetta Carbon Aero, Corsa, and Giro 26 using EuroShell or EuroMesh seats, and Rans Rifle bikes with Hoagie seats. The seat angle that is the best compromise between aero and hill climbing for most people is 25-30 degrees, […]

As an Angletech customer you can join us for a 4-day bike trip in the Colorado Rockies we call the Slumgullion Tour, named after 11,200 ft Slumgullion Pass. John Cunningham invited me way back on that first year. I had 14 miles of “training” under my belt (too many working hours), and headed off for […]

Pic: Bryan Ball, BentRider Online Gardner Martin By Kelvin Clark (AS PUBLISHED IN RECUMBENT CYCLIST NEWS) INTERVIEW WITH GARDNER MARTIN, FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF EASY RACER RECUMBENTS This interview takes place late evening, poolside, at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada in September 1999. Bob Bryant & Ron Schmid are lurking in the shadows […]

          By Kelvin Clark as published in ERRC Magazine  I have been given an opportunity to answer this eternal question. Here is my feeble attempt at some highlights.   RCN. The comments I get about Recumbent Cyclist News is that people like to read it cover to cover. Unlike going to […]