Laidback Bike Report

Gary Solomon
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The Laidback Bike Report is about people. Bent riders ride interesting bikes, go to interesting places and have interesting stories. That's the basis of this monthly podcast which is the audio version of our YouTube webcasts found here: https://goo.gl/CHOOgX. Sure, we'll talk about products and have tips and tricks for you but each month our show is built around an interview. We'll continue to get the personal side from folks adventure riding around the world. We will delve into the minds of industry leaders, shop owners, and event organizers who are hoping to attract your attention with their wares. We'll get them to turn their cameras around and show us their surroundings, facilities, or latest prototype.This is how we hope to make our show worthy of your precious time.We do this broadcast live so that you can have your comments made and questions answered on the spot. This is an interactive endeavor and is not complete without audience participation. Please join us every month as we bring you our very best attempt at the Laidback Bike Report

  1. Oct 19

    Cruzbike's New Tilting Cargo Trike

    Here's something you don't see every day: A brand new product from Cruzbike called the "Truck".  It's not a bike at all. It is  a tilting cargo trike that breaks the mold. We sit down with Cruzbike founder Jim Parker to find out where this concept originated and why he thinks you just might find this 3 wheeled beast of a trike useful. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:31  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:25  Panel Introduction 00:03:15  Sponsor Introduction 00:11:11  Cruzbike Tilting Cargo Trike-Interview with Founder Jim Parker 01:09:24  Sports Report on the Huntsman Senior Games with Larry Seidman 01:13:23  Sponsor Thanks 01:18:20  Announcements 01:20:20  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Cruzbike Truck  https://cruzbike.com/products/truck Larry’s Sports Report Huntsman Senior Games  https://seniorgames.net/ National Senior Games 2027  https://nsga.com/2027-nsg-tulsa/ *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    Cruzbike's New Tilting Cargo Trike

  2. Sep 28

    Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026-Highlight Show!

    Our illustrious panel of attendees share their thoughts on each of the manufacturer booths  we saw at this year's Recumbent Cycle-Con. We have Matt Galat, Honza Galla, Tray Bourgoyne, Larry Seidman and myself on live to bring you our views on the exciting and not so exciting products on display in Xenia last week. All our Recumbent Cycle-Con videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaynmwK5Osnw 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:00:55  Panel Introduction 00:02:50  Sponsor Introduction 00:08:00  Highlights of Cycle-Con 2026 with Tray, Larry, Matt Galat and Honza Galla 01:27:50  Sponsor Thanks 01:32:45  Announcements 01:34:35  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Recumbent Cycle-Con  https://cycle-con.com/ Matt Galat  https://jayoe.com/ Texas Parasport Cycling at the Driveway  https://www.texasparasport.org/event-details/texas-parasport-cycling-at-the-driveway Larry’s Sports Report *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026-Highlight Show!

  3. Aug 17

    Bike to the Future: A Most Unusual Swiss Bent Shop!

    When you ride a recumbent in Switzerland climbing mountain roads is unavoidable. Dario Ciani designs and builds custom battery/motor systems for trikes, bikes and velomobiles that are meant to conquer these challenging conditions. He owns the "Bike to the Future" recumbent bike shop in Neuchâtel and we were fortunate enough to visit him last month for an interview.  I also made a shorter visit to Grand Rapids, Michigan where I met up with the producers of Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 Marshall and Kelle Randall. We sat down to talk about why bent riders everywhere should plan to attend this unique event in Xenia, Ohio this September. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:02:30  Panel Introduction 00:03:55  Sponsor Introduction 00:17:17  Interview with Dario Ciani from Bike to the Future-Swiss bent shop 00:47:35  Interview with Marshall and Kelle Randall-Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 preview 01:03:50  Sponsor Thanks 01:08:45  Announcements 01:10:50  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Bike to the Future  https://biketothefuture.ch/ Recumbent Cycle-Con  https://cycle-con.com/ Larry’s Sports Report *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    Bike to the Future: A Most Unusual Swiss Bent Shop!

  4. Jul 20

    The Next Gen Hub Motor from Grin Tech/Charge that Does it All-Magic Drive!

    An in depth conversation with the widely respected and innovative mind behind Grin Technologies: Justin Lemire-Elmore. Justin and I discuss the company's origins and pioneering products developed over the years at Grin Tech focusing on their latest work on Freegen and Magic Drive hub motors. We then move on to Israel where we chat with Alon Goldman founder of Charge who designed and built the revolutionary Magic Drive in collaboration with Grin Tech. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:20  Panel Introduction 00:02:03  Sponsor Introduction 00:07:03  Recumbent News with Honza Galla 00:17:17  Interview with Justin Lemire-Elmore of Grin Technologies 01:18:00  Interview with Alon Goldman of Charge 01:36:10  Discussion with Justin and Alon 01:55:08  Viewer Submissions 01:55:45  Sponsor Thanks 02:00:45  Announcements 02:02:35  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Grin Technologies  https://ebikes.ca/ Charge  https://www.chargebike.co/ Larry’s Sports Report *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    The Next Gen Hub Motor from Grin Tech/Charge that Does it All-Magic Drive!

  5. Jun 8

    Recumbent Trike World Champion Owns This French Recumbent Bike Shop!

    We travel to Rennes, France after Spezi 2026 to meet up with Philippe DesCubes. He is a recumbent trike world champion racer and also just happens to own a highly regarded recumbent bike shop named Velofasto. Philippe walks us through his amazing shop and then we talk about his racing achievements. He also specializes in adaptive mobility so we take a trip to meet a brave young man who has overcome his severe limb loss to ride with his family once again-thanks to a very special trike modified by Philippe. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:00  Panel Introduction 00:02:20  Sponsor Introduction 00:07:30  Philippe DesCubes Interview 01:02:40  Viewer Submissions 01:05:40  Sponsor Thanks 01:10:50  Announcements 01:13:25  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Velofasto and Philippe DesCubes  https://www.velofasto.fr/ Larry’s Sports Report *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    Recumbent Trike World Champion Owns This French Recumbent Bike Shop!

  6. May 18

    The Coolest Stuff We Saw at Spezi 2026-Honza, Gary and Tray Lay it Out!

    Our annual live webcast where Honza, Gary, Jimm and Tray describe the most interesting products seen at the world's largest recumbent show. This year's Spezi event in Freiburg, Germany provides much to discuss. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:00  Panel Introduction 00:02:15  Sponsor Introduction 00:07:30  Spezi 2026 Panel Review with Honza, Jimm, Tray and Gary 01:45:00  Sponsor Thanks 01:50:00  Announcements 01:51:45  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Spezi 2026  https://en.spezialradmesse.de/ Larry’s Sports Report *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    The Coolest Stuff We Saw at Spezi 2026-Honza, Gary and Tray Lay it Out!

  7. Apr 6

    The Secret Is Out: The 19kg Theta Velomobile Shatters World Records!

    In this episode of the Laidback Bike Report, we go behind the scenes of one of the most exciting and secretive recent developments in the recumbent world: The Theta Velomobile. For months, a small team of 4 scientists and engineers in Germany worked in total silence, even hiding their Strava data to keep their project a secret from the "nosy folks" on the German Velomobile Forum. They decided to move beyond modifying existing designs like the DFXL to start with a completely clean slate. The result is a 19kg racing machine that didn't just meet expectations—it dominated. In its public debut at Aldenhoven, the Theta shattered the long-standing 4,000m world record and went on to set a new 24-hour relay record with an average speed of 64 km/h. In this interview, one of the designers-Julian Kraft-discusses: -Lightweight Engineering: How the team achieved a race-ready weight of just 19kg.  -The "Secret" Strategy: Why they kept the project hidden until the very last moment.  -World-Class Testing: The transition from digital CFD simulations to real-world track testing and world record attempts.  -Daily Utility vs. Racing: Why the Theta was designed not just for the track, but for day-to-day commuting and travel.  Whether you are interested in high-end aerodynamics, lightweight carbon fiber construction, or the thrill of world-record HPV racing, you won't want to miss this deep dive into the Theta Project. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:13  Panel Introduction 00:02:15  Sponsor Introduction 00:07:20  Honza Galla with Recumbent News Segment 00:13:45  Julian Kraft Interview on the Theta Velomobile 01:17:35  Julian responds to questions and comments on the Theta 01:34:00  Larry Seidman with the Recumbent Sports Report 01:42:20  Sponsor Thanks 01:47:25  Announcements 01:49:20  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/. We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/  Grin Technologies https://ebikes.ca/ (604)-569-0902 *Guest Links* Spezi 2026  https://en.spezialradmesse.de/ Julian Kraft  https://www.facebook.com/julian.kraft.142 German Velomobile Forum  https://www.velomobilforum.de/forum/ Larry’s Sports Report Michigan HPV Rally  https://mhpva.blogspot.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    The Secret Is Out: The 19kg Theta Velomobile Shatters World Records!

  8. Mar 9

    Aerocoupe-Advanced Trike Design from the 1980's w Jeff Wills

    Step back in time to the "virtual free-for-all" of the early 1980s American recumbent revolution! In this episode we sit down with industry veteran Jeff Wills to uncover the forgotten history of the Aerocoupe—a pioneering human-powered trike born out of the Southern California HPV racing scene. Jeff shares incredible stories from the 1980 Speed Championships at Ontario Motor Speedway, where garage-built "missiles" and "streamliners" first challenged the traditional bicycle establishment. In this interview, you’ll discover:  The "No Rules" Era: How the IHPVA rose as a reaction to strict conventional racing associations. Engineering the Aerocoupe: How Jeff and designer Mark Murphy used moped hubs, awning fabric, and sailplane-inspired chrome tubing to build a trike from scratch. Lessons in "Dangerous" Design: Jeff gets candid about the "exciting" frame flex and "tank steering" that defined early prototypes. The Legacy: A look at how these early experiments provided the DNA for the high-performance trikes we ride today. In our second segment we interview the Spezi 2026 team. This year the world's largest recumbent bicycling event takes place in Freiburg, Germany. We'll find out all the details and highlights of this exciting event which we'll be attending in April. 00:00:00  Intro 00:00:30  What’s on Today’s Show 00:01:35  Panel Introduction 00:03:00  Sponsor Introduction 00:07:35  Honza Galla with Recumbent News Segment 00:11:06  Spezi 2026 Preview with Producers 01:32:30  Jeff Wills and the 80s Aerocoupe Recumbent Trike Build and Racing 01:14:15  Sponsor Thanks 01:18:50  Announcements 01:20:15  Goodbye to panel and crew Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.  We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport *Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible* TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910 Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-668-8766 Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835 AZUB https://azub.eu/   RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  503-231-1000 Steintrikes https://stein-trikes-us.com/  931-237-0889 Utah Trikes http://utahTrikes.com 866-446-2065 Catrike http://catrike.com 407-999-0200 Bacchetta Bikes http://bacchettabikes.com 818-358-2740 Angletech cycledifferent.com 719-687-7475 *Honza’s News Report Links* --Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/ *Guest Links* Spezi 2026  https://en.spezialradmesse.de/ Jeff Wills  https://www.facebook.com/jeff.wills1 *LBR Review Team Links* *LBR Crew Links* -Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/ -BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/ -Nina Paley’s Links -Nina’s blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/ -Nina’s bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet -Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/ -Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning -Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/ -Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com **The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**   Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/ **Viewer Submissions or Questions** Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com Support the show

    Aerocoupe-Advanced Trike Design from the 1980's w Jeff Wills
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The Laidback Bike Report is about people. Bent riders ride interesting bikes, go to interesting places and have interesting stories. That's the basis of this monthly podcast which is the audio version of our YouTube webcasts found here: https://goo.gl/CHOOgX. Sure, we'll talk about products and have tips and tricks for you but each month our show is built around an interview. We'll continue to get the personal side from folks adventure riding around the world. We will delve into the minds of industry leaders, shop owners, and event organizers who are hoping to attract your attention with their wares. We'll get them to turn their cameras around and show us their surroundings, facilities, or latest prototype.This is how we hope to make our show worthy of your precious time.We do this broadcast live so that you can have your comments made and questions answered on the spot. This is an interactive endeavor and is not complete without audience participation. Please join us every month as we bring you our very best attempt at the Laidback Bike Report

Information

  • Creator
    Gary Solomon
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Laidback Bike Report
  • Show Website
    Laidback Bike Report