Recumbent Help Guides
Everything you need to know in one resource! Check here often for
updates on everything from measuring your x-seam to advice and
considerations when choosing a recumbent. Click on any article title for
more information.
- Recumbent
F.A.Q. - Our most frequently answered questions regarding
recumbents. A great resource for newbies and 'bent veterans alike!
- Installation/Assembly Instructions -
Hostel Shoppe exclusive installation and instruction manuals.
- Chain Tube Installation -
how to properly install a chaintube and spring clip
on your recumbent.
- Recumbent Shipping Guidelines -
Wonder what's involved with reassembly when you order a
recumbent from the Hostel Shoppe? Here's our guidelines to help you know
exactly what to expect.
- Chain Length Adjustment -
the proper way to determine chain length on a 'bent with an
adjustable boom.
- Front Derailleur Cable -
The proper way to route the front derailleur cable when you
set up your new bike.
- Tire/Tube Installation -
Step-by-step instructions for installing a tire and tube -
make sure you catch everything!
- Fender Installation -
Step-by-step instructions for installing most recumbent
fenders.
- Kickstand Installation -
Step-by-step instructions for installing a rear-triangle
kickstand on a recumbent.
- Volae Mesh Seat Installation -
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Volae Mesh on a Volae seat frame.
- Tech Tips - Helpful articles regarding
recumbents and commonly encountered technical situations that we've found
good solutions for.
- Fairing Care -
how to clean up minor scratches in your
Windwrap fairing.
- Off-Season Fun and Exercise -
our tips and guidelines to stay active and healthy in the
off-season.
- Apparel Sizing Charts -
Sizing charts and dimensions for the major apparel brands
we offer.
- Kickstand Fit List -
recumbent kickstand applications and ratings.
- Fairing Fit List -
Figure out which fairing and hardware combination is right
for your bike.
- Recumbent Specs Comparison -
Compare the component specifications of up to three of our
current year recumbent bicycles, tricycles and tandems.
- Gear Calculator -
Calculate the gear inches and resultant speeds of your
recumbent - a great way to help figure out new gearing. Includes a new help section to help you decipher your
results.
- Mueller RS Fairing on Greenspeed -
A new Mueller fairing meets our Greenspeed Trike.
- Tire Sizing Explained -
What tire size is that, really?
- X-Seam Measurement -
one of the most important measurements to size a recumbent.
Be sure you're doing it properly.
- Chainring Bolt Circle
Diameter Measurement -
Want new chainrings? You'll need to know your Bolt Circle
Diameter (BCD) when ordering. Here's how to do it.
- Disc Brake Troubleshooting -
Your disc brakes started to squeal? Check here for
the easy solution.
- Recumbent Articles - Hostel Shoppe's
archive of industry publications, interviews and articles that we've done
regarding the wonderful world of recumbents.
- Why A Recumbent? (Silent
Sports, Part I, March 2000)
- Which Recumbent?
(Silent Sports, Part II, April 2000)
- Recumbent Tandems (Silent
Sports, Part III, June 2000)
- Testing Recumbents
(Silent Sports, Part IV, August 2000)
- Road Tests (Silent Sports,
Editorial, August 2000)
- High-tech Trikes
(Silent Sports, Tricycle Review, July 2002)
- Tooling Around on Three Wheels
(Silent Sports, Editorial, July 2002)
Owner's Manual
Resource Archive - A collection of links to manufacturer's
downloadable Owner's Manuals and technical instructions.
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