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Linear Recumbent Bicycle (#2) - $390 (southwest Dane County, Wisconsin)
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This is an under-seat steering recumbent bike made by Linear, a company originally in Iowa, now located with a new owner in New York state. Two years ago we paid over another $1,000 for a complete overhaul, including replacing anything that seemed worn, with upgrades in several places, like better brakes (including all pads), quick release front wheel, rear rack, all cables, tires, and complete professional tune-ups from Motorless Motion in Madison, Wisconsin. There were probably only 100 miles ridden on it when we (now in our mid 70s) decided to buy ebikes. I considered converting this to an e-bike, which is possible because of the horizontal aluminum box beam construction.
Linear recumbents became sort of a cult, probably because of their unique all aluminum construction, relatively upright sitting position, and especially their under-seat steering. Those elements make for great comfort that solves the problems of back, neck, butt, and especially numbing hand pain. Although daunting for about the first 100 feet of riding, the under-seat steering becomes effortless. These bikes easily keep up with quick riders on the flats and downhills, but do take a bit more oomph to climb. However, the 27 gears give a low granny that will make up most hills. Fortunately, if one ever does need to walk, it is surprisingly easy to walk/steer it with just one hand on the top of the seat post.
It has a 55” wheelbase, a 20 inch rear wheel and 16” front wheel, and easily fits my 5’-5” wife.
The seat frame is adjustable for tilting and has the desirable under-seat steering, 27 speeds (...using a 3 speed rear internal hub system), Topeak rear racks (designed to fit the clip-on trunk packs), LED taillights, and updated handlebar forward style grip shifters.
We are asking $390 OBO.
Located in southwestern Dane County, Wisconsin. 436 Primrose Center Road, Belleville, Wisconsin (close to Madison). Cash only.