A recumbent friend bought a new Quest 3.0 but can't get the handle on it. She is older so maybe that has something to do with it. Anyway, she asked if I'd sell it for her. I said yes but may I try it as I've never had that opportunity.
The stock steering setup didn't suit me either, so I experimented with a new one. It works well. The legs clear fine and the arms are comfortably outstretched. After an hour total I have gotten proficient riding it. (Note: I've been building and riding various rear drive recumbents for 10 yrs) I am smitten with MBB and have plans on getting a Vendetta.
Before I returned the Quest to stock I thought I'd share the steering setup with you.
The bars are from Volae, inverted and facing forward. The clamps that secure the 7/8" tubes are from a mountain bar end set. They clamp to the inside of the grip tubing and to the Volae bar. It was just a matter of sliding on the existing brakes levers, shifter and grips.
This is a rough setup from existing parts, but a nice setup could easily be done for under $100.
Link to photos: (hopefully this works) http://www.flickr.com/photos/46134388@N07/
The stock steering setup didn't suit me either, so I experimented with a new one. It works well. The legs clear fine and the arms are comfortably outstretched. After an hour total I have gotten proficient riding it. (Note: I've been building and riding various rear drive recumbents for 10 yrs) I am smitten with MBB and have plans on getting a Vendetta.
Before I returned the Quest to stock I thought I'd share the steering setup with you.
The bars are from Volae, inverted and facing forward. The clamps that secure the 7/8" tubes are from a mountain bar end set. They clamp to the inside of the grip tubing and to the Volae bar. It was just a matter of sliding on the existing brakes levers, shifter and grips.
This is a rough setup from existing parts, but a nice setup could easily be done for under $100.
Link to photos: (hopefully this works) http://www.flickr.com/photos/46134388@N07/
