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"The Flux V-200 'comfort bike' provides a comfortable, relaxed and upright riding position, straightforward and reliable steering and gears, problem-free running and has room for the shopping." This was the judgement of the ADFC (Germany's national cycling organisation) on awarding the V-200 the title 'Bicycle of the Year, 1999'.

The medium-wheelbase recumbent is a relatively new development, and one that is winning a lot of converts to the idea that sitting back in a comfortable seat is actually a pretty smart way to ride a bike. The V-200 makes it plain that recumbents have come of age, with polished styling, elegant lines and plenty of 'street cred'. The rider enjoys all the benefits of a recumbent seat and rear suspension, but is positioned high enough to be able to see well in traffic, and also be visible to other road users. The relaxed, medium-wheelbase geometry provides the forgiving handling. This is a bike designed for negotiating traffic jams, and with similar overall dimensions to a 'normal' bicycle, taking the V-200 on public transport should be no problem. There's plenty of room for luggage for shopping or for when you want to take it touring: you can fit two large panniers under the seat, and a third behind the rider's back. Low maintenance was a top design priority, right down to the puncture-resistant tyres (with reflective sidewalls).

The powder-coated CroMo frame comes in two sizes: S/M for riders around 155cm to 183cm tall (5'1" to 6'), and the L size for riders 178cm to 200cm (5'10" to 6'7"). The V-200 is equipped with Tektro V-brakes front and rear, wheels are 16" (305) front and 20" (406) rear, and customers can choose between a Sachs Centera 8- speed transmission, or the 3x7 hub/derailleur gearing system from Sachs/SRAM. The overall weight for the 8-speed version, including mudguards, lights, mirror, stand, and CroMo rack, is around 16.1kg.


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