Volae Demo Expedition British Racing Green Recumbent Bike

Brand New Frame, Brand New Fork.

Ideal for touring, but also an excellent choice for that hilly adventure, the Expedition has great aerodynamics, plus excellent stopping power and tremendous tire availability.  With top notch components, a lightweight Volae Carbon Pro Seat, and a fast, durable Velocity wheelset, it’s the ultimate multi-tool recumbent bike.

  Standard Design Features:

• - Seamless 4130 CroMoly tubing.
• - Made in the USA.
• - Frames hand-built by Waterford Precision Cycles.
• - No slip seat adjustment. (Rated #1 by Recumbent Cyclist News)
• - Quick release seat removes in seconds.
• - Programmable seat settings: Seat removal independent of seat adjustment.
• - Most solid seat platform in the industry for efficient energy initiation and excellent climbing.
• - Telescoping seat braces with robust hex bolt clamps offer infinite adjustment range.
• - Very stiff seat stays for efficient power generation to improve climbing.
• - Open body position for best muscle group recruitment to improve climbing.
• - Aerodynamic body position lets you laugh at the headwinds.
• - Low friction chain management for easy climbing and overall efficiency.
• - Aheadset extender allows headset to be adjusted normally and perfectly.
• - Accessory friendly design.
• - High quality Velocity wheelset
• - Mechanical disc brake rear, linear-pull brake in front.
• - Max Rider Weight 250lbs

Included:

• New Volae Expedition frame
• New Tange front fork
• New front linear-pull brake
• New Volae Comfort Carbon dual density seat cushion (Small)
• New T-Cycle front idler
• New Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard rear tire  26 x 1.25"
• Dual Mirrors
• Platform pedals with metal cages and straps
• SRAM/Truvative drivetrain

Specifications:

Recumbent Bicycle Name: Volae Expedition Medium
Frame Construction: Tig Welded 4130 CroMoly
Fork: Tange Cro-Mo (Rim Brake)
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.7
Front Derailleur: MicroShift Triple
Shift Levers: SRAM X-0 Twist 9-speed
Crankset: TruVativ Touro 30/42/52t 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Square Taper
Headset: FSA Orbit X Threadless 1"
Cassette: SRAM PG-970 11-32t 9-speed
Brake Calipers: Front: Linear Pull, Rear: Avid Disc 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Avid Alloy
Front Hub: Velocity ATB Disc
Rear Hub: Velocity ATB Disc 135mm
Front Rim: Velocity Aeroheat Black
Rear Rim: Velocity Aeroheat Black
Spokes: Stainless Black
Chain: Shimano HG53, 9-speed
Pedals: Alloy Cage
Front Tire: Schwalbe Marathon 26x1.25" (32-559mm)
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Marathon 26x1.25" (32-559mm)
Tube Type: Presta
Steering: Volae Mid Seat Steering
BB Height: 35.5"
Gear Range: 23 - 115 Gear Inches
Seat Height: 29"
Total Weight: 33 pounds
Wheelbase: 50"
Overall Length: 75"
Seat Angle: Adjustable
Weight Limit: 250 lbs

Notes: Riders should call us with their height, weight and X-seam for sizing assistance. Modifications may be needed for shorter or taller riders. For detailed X-seam measuring instructions go to Recumbent Sizing.