Bike review: Rotator Pursuit
In the late 90s/early 00s, one of the hottest racing recumbents was the Rotator Pursuit. Built by Steve Delaire in Santa Rosa CA, the Pursuit was THE recumbent low-racer before that bike category even existed in the USA. Unlike most low-racers, the Pursuit seats you in a low position relative to the ground, and yet…
Bike review: ElliptiGO SUB
Today’s review will focus on a different kind of bike: the stand-up bike or SUB. Once again I’m drawn to an unusual looking bicycle, but this one won’t draw quite as much attention as a recumbent. Unlike recumbent bikes that have you reclining on a large seat as you pedal, SUBs are essentially bikes without…
Bike review: Azub Origami
Since I began riding recumbents, I’ve often dreamt of traveling with one in a suitcase and unfolding it in some remote destination to tour the countryside. While the pandemic put the brakes on traveling for some time, it did allow me to search for my ideal folding recumbent. In the end, I decided to get…
The Psyclists explore the local trails
This past weekend the Psyclists got together after a month hiatus to brave the 90+ degree weather for a 14-mile excursion from Princeton to Lawrenceville. We first rode through the comfortably shaded Institute Woods, and then picked up the D&R Canal Towpath southbound until we reached the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) connector. Here we were…
MINI revisited: It’s electric!
While e-bikes can be a divisive topic among cyclists, it’s hard to ignore their increasing popularity. Admittedly it took me some time to warm up to the idea. Do I still get a workout? Is it “cheating”? After test riding an upright e-bike, I realized my worries were unfounded and it was time to transform…
The Contraption Captains
The following excerpt is from “Bike Snob” by the popular bike blogger, Eben Weiss
The Psyclists’ first spring ride
The Princeton Psychology/Neuroscience cycling group dusted off their bikes and reconvened after a long winter. Today’s route took us along the scenic D&R Canal towpath from Princeton to Rocky Hill. From there we crossed to the other side of the canal and looped back with a stop at PJ’s Pancake House in Kingston for some…
Cycling with your child
With a kindergartner on the verge of riding a bike on his own (I think it’ll happen this summer, but let’s not jinx it), I thought it may be fun to review the various contraptions (there’ve been many!) I’ve used to bring him along on rides ever since he could hold his little head up.…
Bike review: Azub MINI
The MINI was my first recumbent, and I’ve ridden it regularly for the past four years. Now I’m riding a similar bike, the Azub Origami, that I’ll review in a future post. Be forewarned, given the significant time I’ve spent in the saddle with the MINI, this will be a detailed review. By 2018 my…
Recumbent types: Steering
Under Seat Steering (USS) The handlebars on a recumbent may be mounted below the rider so that their arms hang in a relaxed position. Known as under seat steering (USS), this is arguably the most comfortable and least tiring steering position since you’re not reaching up to grip the handlebars. That said, it can be…
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