Australian and Victorian Suppliers of Recumbent Bikes and Parts
Greenspeed
Ian Sims' company is probably the largest manufacturer of recumbents in Australia, (certainly the largest manufacturer of recumbent trikes). Through his website, Ian has attracted orders from all over the world. Ian is an enthusiastic sponsor of OzHpv, he has a factory in Knoxfield and distributes many fine cycling publications including Recumbent Cycling News (US), Encyclopaedia and VeloVision (both UK). His trikes are built to high standards, and his factory is an excellent source of components for recumbents. If you are into recumbents in Victoria, contact with Ian is practically unavoidable!
Cycle Cafe
Cycle Cafe are specialists in the supply and repair of recumbent bicycles. Our aim is to foster the introduction of a new (to most) way of cycling that has many advantages over the traditional bike.Our staff are enthusiastic cyclists and have a good understanding of the needs of others when it comes to good fit and long periods in the saddle.
click here to go to the Cycle Cafe a Brisbane recumbent store stocking Challenge Recumbent Bikes.
Their product range also includes "Azub " bikes as well as a large range of recumbent bags and accessories which include Fairings, B & M Mirrors, Schwalbe Tyres & Tubes, Chain lube etc.
Flying Furniture Cycles
For Recumbent bikes & trikes & Airnimal Chameleon folding bikes www.flyingfurniture.com.au.
Test rides & visits by appointment (Mob. 0419 697 405). Australia's largest range of recumbents for test rides.
I stock and sell a wide range of recumbent bikes and trikes.I also manufacture custom HPVs and often have some older demo and second hand bikes and trikes in stock. In addition I stock a wide range of parts and accessories including but not limited to: Fairings, cranks, luggage trailers and child trailers.
I have now introduced a new, more affordable, high quality, 27 speed recumbent bike with disk brake at only $1990.00.
Cycle Science: Freedom HPV
Peter Holloway manufactures the most comprehensive range of recumbents in Melbourne (includes trikes, recumbent bikes and load carrying bikes): these can be seen at his website.
Tri-Sled
Ben Goodall from Tri-Sled makes trikes (now tandem trikes and recumbent bikes!) for everyday use as well as special trikes with fairings for 24 hour HPV events.
His trikes have placed well in events such as the Australian Pedal Prix, Murray Bridge and the Wonthaggi Pedal Prix, his race team is called fastback racing.
M R Components
MR Components, 678 Stumpy Gully Rd Hastings 3915. Phone (03) 5983 5886, Fax. (03) 5983 5896 Michael Rogan makes HPV's and Recumbent trikes including the steel "Swift", the aluminium "Super Swift" and now the World Champion "Swiftlet" (piloted by Ian Humphries) which weighs less than 11kg.
Reflex Fairings
Don Elliot is a Tafe teacher and runs the fibreglass processing section at Chisolm Tafe in Dandenong. His company, Reflex Fairings make fairings for mileage marathon, pedal prix and solar challenge vehicles. Phone (03) 59 897296, Fax (03) 59 897576 email
Reflex Fairings and MR Components are part of the Southern Alliance which won the 1999 World Solar Cycle Challenge
Reynard Enterprises
Jeff Fox runs Reynard Enterprises who import a large range of recumbent bikes including Bike-E, Easy Racer, Rowbike, Human Power and Comfort Cycle
Loco Lowriders
Loco Lowriders sell souped up dragsters imported from the States, plus unrestored dragsters. Not very practical and all about looking good! The shop is worth a look. Ph fax 94164748, 111 Brunswick St Fitzroy. They buy old dragster bikes for $40 or $50 depending on condition. email
Astec Equipment Services
Alan Strange runs Astec Equipment Services, a company that recycles electric motors and batteries suitable for Power Assisted Bikes. A keen bike builder himself, Alan will welcome your enquiry. Astec Equipment Services, Shop 2, 109 Hertford St. Sebastopol VIC 3356.
ph:03 5336 3900
mob: 0419 373 324
St. Kilda Cycles
St. Kilda Cycles have been known to stock some recumbents and other interesting bikes, also a large range of quality lights, dynamos, hub gears etc Phone 03 9534 3074, 11 Carlisle St, St. Kilda.
Bicycle Recycle
Specialises in used bicycles. Offers large range of parts, new and secondhand. Many recumbent builders have benefited from Darren's excellent service. This is the man to see if you need that special part for your next project.
672A South Road,Moorabbin, 3189.
Phone: (03) 95558692
Cycle Science
Andrew offers spare parts, repairs of all cycles, custom builds & pro-wheels, painting & powder coating. Very friendly service. Recumbent builders and riders very welcome.
979b Glenhuntly Road,Caulfield South, 3162.
Phone: (03) 95636355
Fuse Recumbents are Greenspeed dealers serving the ACT and southern NSW. They sell all Greenspeed models, and accessories including trailers, panniers, lighting kits and more. Always available for test rides are the GT3, X5 and GTT tandem trikes. Phone Michael on 0409 986 268 or see their website for more information.
cruzbike.com
John Tolhurst
Design Director
CRUZBIKE Inc Front Wheel Drive
Available through Bike Force South Perth
87 Canning Hwy, South Perth, Western Australia 6151
Phone (08) 9470 1990
Fax (08) 9472 1819
Know of any others? please e-mail me .