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Long Wheelbase Recumbents
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A NOTE TO OUR INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS. 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD A LONG WHEELBASE BIKE TO YOUR RECUMBENT SELECTION, WE SHIP TO YOU.  ASK FOR A QUOTE. 
 

  

Randy Schlitter has been designing and building recumbent bikes in Hayes, Kansas since 1976 beginning with the Classic Stratus. 
Now the most evolved and diverse format lineup of long wheelbase design available.  All good stuff.

INTERBIKE 2009

Randy Schlitter stands with his new Xstream. It's real in aluminum with a Hoagie seat.

RANS XSTREAM


XSTREAM TEAM


XSTREAM

XSTREAM 26


XSTREAM
has been a “mid-racer” concept bike. As a lower drag platform, yet very street worthy the XSTREAM aims to provide the aero advantages of a high racer and the favorable aspects of a long wheel base in one bike.


Dual 650 wheel format, the great Hoagie seat, an Xstream version of the B37 handlebar. The aluminum frame delivers the right combination of power delivery and a ride that sifts out the vibration from chip and seal roads. Tracking is excellent with low speed handling being very good.

The bike you see here is what can happen when someone takes our invitation to build your dream bike! Ray Torrey included HED 3 carbon wheels, Schwalbe Ultremo R ceramic compound tires, SRAM carbon TT bar end shifters, SRAM Red rear derailleur, SL chain, FSA carbon cranks, BeBop SL pedals, Ventisit seat pad, and an Angletech AeroPod among the perfection sought in his Xstream.

3 factory and 5 exceptional ANGLETECH SPEC versions.




The XSTREAM has proven to have such a friendly front end feel, it is being looked at as a fast touring application as well.

Upper left is the Angletech/Rans Xstream TO27D with B37 handlebars and Hoagie seat.

Lower left is the Angletech/Rans Xstream TO27D with the Slingmesh seat yielding a more level crank position and wide body support without additional weight. Also, B41 handlebars.

Check out our Angletech HO27D spec on our spec page for details.


Ergon Grip option w/ Dura Ace / Pauls Thumbies Shifter combo.

CUSTOMER COMMENTARY:

Mark Twain once said “I’ve suffered a great many tragedies in my life, most of them never happened.”

I have ridden the Xstream that you built up two times, each for an hour or two and the experience brought the above quote to mind.

Here are some thoughts:

Concern One: clipping in and unclipping and the start and stop actions would be hard with the bottom bracket 5 inches higher than the seat when the only recumbent that I have ever ridden is an Easy Racer.

Reality:  By the end of the first ride I was close to my performance with the ER on these motions; by the end of the second I was equal or better. Perhaps the ability to see one’s foot easily helps in quickly learning the foot position needed.  Even a gain of an inch or so in a higher BB would not be a big problem.

Concern Two:  The ride quality with an aluminum frame would be harsh compared to the ER.

Reality:  Mostly due to the larger front wheel (I suspect) the ride is slightly better on the well known, flawed roads in my neighborhood.

Concern Three:  I may feel uneasy on a fast descent with my feet so much higher.

Reality:  I coasted down a short but fairly steep hill at an estimated 30 mph (no speedometer yet) and it was just fine.

Concern Four:  The handlebar would interfere with my knees on sharp turns, creating a learning problem.

Reality: Fairly sharp right angle turns do not cause an interference problem.  Only very sharp turns which are at very low speed create a small issue.

Concern Five:  Would this bike require a whole new set of handling skills?

Reality:  The steering is lighter and faster than the ER but not a big change.  The tiller steering is almost unnoticed.

Concern Six:  Would a greatly reclined seat be a difficult problem?

Reality:  As per your suggestion, I lowered it a notch or two from maximum upright prior to my first ride.  Slowly dropping down it over a few weeks seems doable.

Concern Seven: “Not for the timid.”  This is a line from a recumbent bike store website about the Xstream.  Does this bike require the nerves of a ski jumper?

Reality:  There is no significant issue in riding this bike.

Overall, I am delighted with this bike and how easy it is for me to ride. I see the jump from the ER as only one of small changes; perhaps the eight years on the ER was all of the training that I needed.  I can spend the time that I thought that I would need for a “learning curve” simply riding and enjoying the bike without problems.

This bike solves the two problems I have with the ER: front wheel size and the fairing. Although 20 inch wheels could be as fast or faster on perfect pavement, they are troublesome on real roads with imperfections.  The fairing is needed on the ER if one wants to cruise over 20 mph and it should be used on most ER bikes but it blocks rider cooling. It also adds weight, wind sensitivity, noise, and transport problems.

The Xstream solves these problems and, of course, this bike is very fast.  

The problem that I see is how to convince all of the critics that have not ridden it that it really is quite an innovative design.

I love the high racer performance, the long wheelbase stability, and the moderate seat height.

Thanks,

Dean of Dearborn, Michigan

A HAMMERHEAD'S PERSPECTIVE:

Ray's comments after spending time with the final prototype before ordering the Xstream featured with the HED wheels up higher on this page:

I've had the opportunity to ride approximately 300 miles on the XSTREAM, and would like to offer my unique analysis from a "higher racer" perspective. Currently I have the following recumbents: Bacchetta Ti Aero with approx. 10,000 miles, and recently purchased a V3 Ti, which my wife has adopted as her primary bike!

As baseline data I am:
5'9" tall
180 pounds
42" X-Seam

Everything I absolutely love about the bike:

1. The stiff aluminum frame rode well on rough Texas chip seal. It has 125 psi 650x23 tires. As a LWB, it rode as smooth, if not slightly better, than my Ti Aero. I would ride this bike in 200k plus Rando events!

2. The bottom bracket to seat height seems optiumum to produce the perceived highest power output possible. I like it much better than my Aero.

3. Even though I couldn't recline the bike as much as I'd like, on a 100k group ride yesterday (labor day), I was always with the lead group.

4. The most amazing aspect that absolutely blew me away was how much more efficiently I could climb at a given perceived output level compared to my Aero.

On hills averaging 6-8% I would have to work extremely hard to keep pace with the hammer heads. On today's ride, with the same group, averaging the same speeds (20 plus), I could keep on their wheels while climbing.

5. My average HR for the 100k was a paltry 129, avg speed 19.4, A PERSONAL BEST. In looking at historical data (I have a Garmin Edge 305), my fastest over this same 100k course was 18.1 with an avg. HR of 137. Thus, on the XSTREAM I averaged 1.3 mph faster while my average HR was 8 beats less. Again, this is a relative comparison to my Ti Aero which I have 10,000 miles on. With more miles on the XTREME I could achieve even greater success.

6. Lastly, and I almost forgot. I have an M5 seat on my Aero, as well as the V3 Ti. The XTREME has the hoagie seat, which rode great. I've only ridden an M5, and I'm convinced that all my bikes should be converted to the more comfortable mesh seat. It has a very slight flex, which compliments the stiff Aluminum frame well.


ANGLETECH/RANS XSTREAM XHO w/ ROLF ELAN WHEELS


ANGLETECH/RANS XSTREAM HO27D



NOW AVAILABLE: Ventisit ultra ventilated seat pads for Hoagie seat, and Terracycle Xstream Idler for ultimate smooth/ quiet drive.

RANS STRATUS XP

TiXP
STRATUS XP Ti
The Rans Stratus XP is a world class recumbent design. A 26/26, low crank position format. Titanium, Aluminum, and Steel versions, and a full range of sizes from S to XXL. 

An elegant and thorough design featuring a fully triangulated frame with ultra stiff bottom bracket zone, and vertically compliant passive suspension only found on a Stratus.

Perfect front end geometry providing nice on center feel when going fast, and magnetic transitions when cornering that are just right. No "flip/flop."

The 3 Way adjustable handlebar system provides telescopic as well as angle rotational adjustment for an ergonomic match not possible before.

Finally, the fabric fairing option adds aero assist while having a practical application of storage with quick release mount to take it with you.

Factory spec or several Angletech packages.

S&S Couplers now available on steel and titanium versions.

STRATUS XP Al K
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fairing
XP
STRATUS XP
Specifications and Prices
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ANGLETECH/RANS STRATUS XP HD27


Extra strength while remaining a light, fast recumbent. Phil Wood tandem hubs laced into DaVinci triple chamber rims, with Schwalbe Big Apple 26 x 2 tires make the HD27 an easy roller with the strongest rims out there. Phil sealed crank bearings, and a host of other high quality bits complete the package. For the "big guy" or the heavy load.
to27d
STRATUS XP TO27D (AngletechSpec)
xpbb
xtracycle
Our friend the Angletech/Rans Stratus XP Xtracycle. Ultimate utility, and exceptionally good weight distribution.

 
650b
ANGLETECH/RANS STRATUS XP 650B
Shown here in the available small frame size, a custom black Stratus XP with the larger diameter 650B wheels as seen in the Rivendell world.  Also shown, the Zephyr seat w/ thick pad, and B37 cockpit. Nice rolling feel and excellent handling.


 

 


 

<<<<   ANGLETECH/RANS STRATUS XP Ti SHO

Our flagship Stratus XP.  Ultra elegant finish, silky smooth ride. Shown here with Bontrager Racelite wheels, fast, yet supple 650 x 25C Racelite tires, ZIII seat with fits like a glove narrow carbon pan, Rans Chopper 3 way adjustable bars and easy to use Paul's Thumbies shifters. Cane Creek carbon fiber brake levers and SCR5 brakes, XTR / Dura Ace derailleur combo, Terracycle idler, and FSA Carbon fiber crankset finish off the details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<<<< This bike is a Stratus XP Ti SHO w/ Rotor Ti cranks, Bontrager Xtralite wheels, Super ZZipper fairing, and body sock prep.

 

 


 

ANGLETECH/RANS STRATUS XP Ti HO27 700/650

Shown above with Z III narrow pan seat, chopper 3 way handlebars and Rans clip on fairing with internal storage, Terracycle idler. 700/650 wheel combo provides ultimate speed, a $35 option at order.


RANS V3 Ti

V3 Ti

 <<<  The V3 Ti,  as in titanium. It weights 21.5#, featuring an aluminum road fork, M5 shell seat with 650C wheels, and carbon crank. Made in Hays, Kansas, the etched graphics with a clear coat top off the bike with an elegant, low maintenance finish. With refined front end geometry, B37 handlebar format, and a shorter wheelbase than other long wheelbase designs, it has very nice neutral front end feel, and the level crank position delivers direct power and climbing ability through the featherweight chassis.  The crank position also yields a legs and shoulders out of the wind aerodynamic profile. And then, finally, when you pick it up, it delivers a smile.

A full compliment of seat and bar combinations are possible, and our ANGLETECH SPEC versions provide ultimate value and performance for your dollar.

 

RANS V3 (steel)

The Rans V3 in steel. Straight stem riser with B43 bars make this an easy rider for the new, and experienced. 26/26 wheel combo provides excellent straight line stability, the previously mentioned cockpit combination makes it urban friendly as well. The "level" crank position enhances climbing performance.

Shown here with Rans Sling Mesh seat.

Available in factory spec and Angletech/Rans V3 ST27D spec.

 

 

ANGLETECH/RANS V2 FORMULA 26/20 ST27

One of our favorite bikes. A long wheelbase design that is a not too long 64". Light weight aluminum frame and fork, shown here with  Z III seat and carbon fiber pan. A rigid 3D trussed frame for great power delivery, complimenting the level crank position for maximum muscle group engagement and great climbing.  The open cockpit, low tiller B37 handlebar format is an easy handler in all situations with perfect steering manners. Shown is our       Angletech ST27 version, a clean running efficient package with low/no maintenance requirements. Chopper bars available as a no charge option.

While supplies last, we have a special price. Was $2920, now $2499.  


 

STRATUS 700 The original Classic Stratus in its 33rd year. 3 way bars, with open frame architecture frame under you for a comfortable ride, major
triangulation in the crank zone for good power delivery.

The lowest crank position relative to your hips makes the Stratus Classic the most upright seating position in a recumbent, an easy transition from the "wedgie" world.

700 / 406 wheel combination.

STRATUS LE The Classic Stratus with beefier wheels for the commute.

559 / 406 wheel combination.

Specifications and Prices
Options and Accessories

 




 

EASY RACERS
Origially designed in the mid 1970's by Gardner Martin, one of the "founding fathers" of American recumbent design. The Easy Racer line of bikes has proven to be a classic in recumbent design with ergonomics and front end geometry that have been an inspiration to many.

 

TOUR EASY The familiar long wheelbase legend. Chrome Moly construction, 2 factory formats plus Angletech ST and GL series. This bike is known for good handling, stability and a great touring bike. A proven design with over 33 years in the market. 7 sizes for excellent fit.


Specifications and Prices
Options and Accessories


GRR HO81 EX

The GOLD RUSH takes the weigh down 3 pounds with an aluminum frame and lowers the vibration from the road. Shown here with our ultra gear range 81 speed HO81EX. A Super ZZipper fairing, Carbon fork option, and Sykes mohogany fenders are just a few of the options shown.
 

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FOLD RUSH Take the legendary Gold Rush, place an elastomer shock in the top tube with a well placed pivot down low yielding a no pogo suspension for some extra cush. Then have a simple single pin release to pivot the rear triangle of the bike up under the top tube for a transportable size that is shorter than a Rans V Rex SWB, and it’s Fold Rush! The most versatile Easy Racer model, add $500 to any specification Gold Rush.




CARBON FAIRINGS


ANGLETECH HO81 versions. Our popular "Super Touring" spec! 16-159 gear inch range will adapt to any circumstance. Hand built wheels feature Bontrager rims, DT spokes, Ritchey Logic sealed front hub/ 3x9 rear, Suntour Superbe cold forged cranks, Phil Wood crank bearings, Ritchey WCS headset, SRAM X.9 top of the line derailleur & shifters, Avid 7 brake levers, and a Kool Back seat top off this no hassle, full comfort spec.


CARBON FORK OPTION
The carbon fork reduces weight by 2 pounds, refines the handling "weight" without sacrificing the sacred front end geometry, and looks cool in the bargain.

COBRA CARBON lightweight seat. No charge choice.

SHO. Available in GRR & Ti Rush only, the "Super High Output" GRR is the speed focused version. High end rubber, Bontrager Racelite bladed rear wheel, 27 speeds, light, effective Shimano Dura Ace Barcon shifters with Pauls Thumbies, FSA carbon fiber crankset with hollow EXO spindle bottom bracket.

Ti RUSH The resilient ride only found in a titanium bike. Revised with bigger tubes for better power delivery, the Ti Rush is 5% faster than the Gold Rush.

 
TiRushHO81Profile TiRushMidDetailS&S
TiRushCockpit2     TiRushFrontForkDetail TirushHO81rearDetail

Tour Easy ST27 XS Purple

Tour Easy HD27

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BELLA

The classic Rans Stratus format in aluminum with the 4" elevated crank position of the Stratus XP for better power delivery, especially climbing, with the front end handling for those preferring the 20" front wheel.                                

BELLA ATT

The Bella ATT isan up spec'd version with a touring formatted layout. Lower gearing, disc brakes, better derailleurs, frame and fork clearances for mud guards, and the wide format Re-Curve seat.  B Pivot stem moves the handlebars out of the way for easy entry. Handlebar is an aluminum "T" type.

 

                     

 

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SLIPSTREAM. A sturdy touring and recreational bike.  The Slipstream features a higher crank height than other LWB designs for better climbing leverage. The full mesh seat, just recently redesigned with a higher back and lumbar curve, also has a backrest that adjusts independent of the base plane. Linkage style underseat steering with multi adjustable joy stick like controls make this USS reachable for all riders.  Disc brakes.

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