Company News

April 24, 2007
     It is time for some house cleaning, there are things that have been on the site for several years.  I will start working on getting everything corrected, updated and some additions in the next few days.  There really is quite a bit of news in spite of the fact that I did not get any major projects done over the winter as I had hoped to.

June 22, 2004
I just added some links on the options page to show the Tubus cargo rack and the Tubus with Ortlieb panniers installed on a Slipstream.  There are also a couple of photos of custom water bottle mounts on a Slipstream, WB 1 and WB 2.  Also re-established some other links which had lost.

Click for more company news...I added a few comments by real Longbikes owners, not just the opinion of a quick magazine review.  Speaking of magazine reviews, check out the next issue of Recumbent and Tandem Rider, and one day soon we will get a Slipstream to Recumbent Cyclist News for Bob to review.

Recent quotes from a few Slipstream owners, which arrived in the email totally unsolicited.  I thought real riders comments just might interest anyone looking into a new bike:

Greg, 

I've been busy with the Holidays and haven't gotten around to writing you about my new Slipstream.  I really like the bike!  Unfortunately, I've only been out a few times since I received it.  The construction and machine work are exceptional and the ride quality is better that I was expecting even in a long wheelbase bike.

 The custom dropout for the Rohloff hub is working great.  I don't expect to ever have a problem with it since the material is more than sufficiently strong.  The ability to use the OEM style hub plate on Rohloff hub makes for a much cleaner installation than using a torque arm.  In addition, the rear wheel is much easier to remove.

 I replaced the front bar end shifter with a GripShift Halfpipe long barrel shifter.  With the Rohloff hub I don't use the front shifter very often and the GripShift makes room to use a bar end mirror on the left side.  I'm currently looking at ways to extend the length of the Rohloff shifter grip to match the GripShift and make it easier to sift.

 Do you have any printed brochures or business cards that I can carry with me?  From my experience with my other recumbents I expect to have quite a few people ask me about the bike.  I usually carry something with me to hand out to let people know about recumbent bikes and where to get them. 

 This is certainly the highest quality bike I've owned and I'm very pleased with the purchase.

 Bruce B.  Tehachapi, CA 1/6/04

"The "WOW" factor from folks who have seen my bike (new yellow Slipstream) is amazing."

Al H., Philadelphia, 12/20/03 

Dear Greg,

We spoke the other day about my new Slipstream.  A fantastic bike and I am thrilled to ride it.  If you are interested, I posted a story about how I       came to purchase the bike (and chose it over the Gold Rush, Rans V2 and Lightning P38) on the BROL website in the "new to recumbency" forum. Keep up the good work!

Guy H., Florida 10/04/03...go to www.bentrideronline.com then click "Message Board", then "New to Recumbents", then "Newbie's buying experience..." to see the work Guy went through to make his decision.

Greg:

 I finally got a chance to ride the new Slipstream down at Recumbent Central. I have to tell you that I’m incredibly impressed with the new bike. The biggest problem is that I want to replace MINE with the new one! I love the new seat, though I’m sure I’ll stay with mine till I wear it out. I love the disk brakes, they’re a VERY nice addition…

 I have to say, as smooth as my bike is, the new one felt even better. I don’t think that’s just because it’s new, I believe you’ve made some good changes.

 I still want an Eliminator, but you know how budgets are.

 I just read the review that BROL gave the Slipstream and I was disappointed by their look at the bike. Their prejudice to speed bikes was very evident. I’ve certainly not ridden as many bikes nor as many miles, but have to say that I’ve also never ridden a bike that was more comfortable than the Slipstream. I agree with their statement that your bike is aimed at touring, I just wish they had given it’s due as an incredibly comfortable bike to ride. 

Mark G., Phoenix 12/29/03