Longbikes Jetstream details

The Jetstream: The Jetstream tandem is the latest bike to be updated in the  Longbikes family of premium quality recumbents. Based on the Eliminator single, the tandem incorporates the handling, performance and some of the innovations found on the Eliminator.

Features and Pictures: (Click on pictures for larger images)

Comfort: Standard Hip Hinge seat provides for independent adjustment of seat tilt and back recline. Seat bottom rotates on the seat mount for tilt adjustment. This allows you to set a posterior tilt to prevent you from sliding out without causing so much back recline that you strain your neck. The four incremental adjustment positions allow a seat to back angle of 95-115 degrees in 5 degree increments to fine tune the back position as well. A pair of adjustable struts provide support between the frame and the seat assy.

Quality and Versatility: We don’t like wimpy components. Our dovetail seat rail and mating mount are examples of our attitude toward proper design. No light duty parts which could slip and cause an accident. A lot more work on our parts, like the nice little corner radii on our machined parts, but the Longbikes philosophy dictates that extra effort!

Standard drive train (below on the red bike) uses conventional tandem cranks with the timing chain on the left. Independent pedaling (shown above on the green bike) moves the drive train completely to the right side and moves the steering to the left.