Category: <span>Electric Assist</span>

The Bafang Crank Drive – A Personal Review

PaulMarch 14, 2022March 31, 2022

The Bafang Crank or Mid-drive is an e-assist system popular on budget and mid-range recumbent trikes. It is easy to install, easy to use, robust, reliable and low maintenance. Since it...

Drivetrain Electric Assist Equipment

Choosing to Go Powered

PaulMay 28, 2021March 31, 2022

I see a fast-growing movement to convert trikes and bikes to electric assist. There are good reasons, excuses and problems for the electric recumbent trike. (more…)

Equipment 13
This section is mostly about improving your mount. By changing the gearing, pedals, tires and more, you can enjoy your ride a lot more without spending a heap of money.

Latest : Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck
Carrying Your Trike 7
Recumbent trikes are unwieldy to lift, store or carry on or in a car. Too many recumbent ramblers only ride close to home because they can't get their trikes to other places conveniently. Here we look at several solutions I have tried over time - along with pros and cons.

Latest : Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck
General 5
And then there are the blogs for recumbent ramblers that don’t fit in any category. I had to put them somewhere.

Latest : Bent Trikes for Mushing
Drivetrain 5
The pedals connect to the crankset. The crankset connects to the chain. The chain attaches to the cassette or sprocket. The cassette connects to the rear wheel. The sprocket connects to the internal hub gears. The internal hub gears connect to the wheel. The wheel supports the tire. The tire connects to the road. Forward we go. Isn’t that simple?

Latest : Changing Cranksets
Rides 3
I provided detailed information, video and maps of many of my rides. The written report provides a quick ready (with some photos). The video will show you the ride so you can decide if it is for you. The map tells you where to go - a detail often missing on the official sites.

Latest : Crows Nest – Byers Road Loop