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Greenspeed GLR

Greenspeed GLR

The Human Powered Vehicle race scene is a vibrant and competitive world, with a lot of camaraderie. It is very different from a Road Race event. Not just because there are all manner of different shapes and designs as opposed to the homogenous world of diamond framed bikes, but because at an HPV event fellow riders are usually just as interested in each others bikes as they are in winning the race. For the uninitiated these events can give the impression of a bunch of eccentrics trying out their home-made inventions. But in fact most of the bikes on display will be standard issue, commercially produced machines.

The Greenspeed GLR 16/19 is a perfect example. The extremely laid back seat, low seat height, low cranks, narrow track, and the 16 front wheels, combine to make the GLR one of the fastest unfaired recumbents available. The smaller wheels are stronger and lighter than the 20 wheels on standard Greenspeeds, and generate less forces on the frame when cornering, therefore allowing a lighter frame construction. The smaller wheels have a smaller turning circle giving better clearance both to the handlebars, and the riders legs, and they produce less wind drag, and improve braking performance. The higher speeds generated by the small frontal area and general set-up necessitate the use of large chain rings, and the 67/52t crank set is standard equipment. In addition to the 16 front wheels, the GLR uses special hollow kingpins, the hollow Shimano Ultegra or Dura Ace cranks and bottom bracket, and an aluminium alloy crank extension. Total weight is about 14kg, (31lbs).

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You might not be able to walk into your nearest dealer and walk out with one, but they are available, and usually with quite a fast delivery speed. For a fully-fledged, out and out racing machine, theyre not even that expensive. In Australia the GLR costs A$6,750.

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Greenspeed recumbent trikes are world renowned for their centre point steering and excellent handling qualities. Over 75% are now exported to Europe and the Americas. There is a wide range of designs to choose from, including tandems, trikes for special needs, and even trikes that fit in suitcases. The most popular models are their Touring trikes

Greenspeed
69 Mountain Gate Drive
Ferntree Gully
Victoria
3156
Australia

phone: +61 3 9758 5541
fax: +61 3 9752 4115
email: info@greenspeed.com.au
web: www.greenspeed.com.au

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Alan Davidson

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