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Advanced Transportation Products 1998 Vision VR40 recumbent

MSRP $ 1050.00
# of Reviews 2
Average Rating 4/5
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Submitted by Dan a Weekend Warrior from Honolulu
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Comfort
fun to ride
The rush down hills
Great for touring
Great conversation piece
Weaknesses:
Not being able to get out of the saddle on hills. But they can climb, you just have to spin, spin, spin....
Similar Products Used:
Bike E
Easy Racers
Rans
I own two other regular not recumbent bikes.
Bike Setup:
Added
Chris king headset
Magura brakes
XT parts accross the board.
Bottom Line:A blast to ride. I got a great deal on mine, and basically changed all of the stock (suntour) parts. My bike (98 model) came with some low end parts which I think has changed for 99 now that Vision has some pull with the bike industry. Since mine is the short wheel base, I highly recommend a high end headset, like Chris King. The head set on SWB models take a beating.Otherwise, I just finished touring the pacific coast on mine, and I wouldn't have done it on any other bike. Great for touring, you don't even feel the miles.5 stars, minus one for the stock crappy parts.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by mike a Cross-Country Rider from utah
Date Reviewed: June 7, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Very nice design and well though out
Weaknesses:
not enough attention to detail, seat mesh started to wear out after 6 months
Bottom Line:Great entry level recumbent. I don't regret getting this bike at all, although I hope they come through with the warranty on the seat.
Overall Rating:4






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