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MetaBikes are a Spanish company, who make light and fast road recumbents - if there’s a recumbent equivalent of the traditional diamond-frame racing bike, this is it. They’re light - as low as 9.5kgs (21lbs), and they have very rigid frames so every ounce of effort goes to the road. There’s a rumour that recumbents can’t climb hills - these bikes prove that wrong.
The frames are aluminium, with some lovely touches - the front derailleur stub is a streamlined oval, the head tube is integrated, with smooth rounded welds. The hardshell seats are supported by height-adjustable direct stays, the pivoting stem is also adjustable for reach, and the rear dropout is replaceable.
I was really impressed by the first MetaBikes CF that arrived just before Christmas - built quality is fantastic, the welds around the head tube area especially have been smoothed off, so it’s quite Cannondale-like. With carbon stays, forks and seat, it’s incredibly light - easy to hold the bike in one hand. The frame is very stiff, though - with direct stays running from the top of the seat down to the rear axle, every bit of power goes to the road - it climbs very quickly ;-)
MetaBikes make various models, each available with several different component levels and options:
MetaPhrastic: A wider gear range and disc brakes for Audax...
MetaPhor: Touring or commuting bikes with a choice of wheel sizes, disc brakes and touring tyres...
MetaPhysic: These are high and fast - twin 26” or 700c wheels roll very quickly, keep gearing normal, and put you high up for great visibility...
MetaThesis: These models have 20” front wheels and 26” back wheels for a lower seat height and increased manouverability.
MetaMorph: The off-road bike, with a choice of 24”, 26” or 29” wheels, fat tyres, disc brakes, and suspension forks...
Randonneur: A special edition, fully equipped for touring with disc brakes, SON dynamo lighting, carriers and wide-range gears...
MetaPhysic Framekit: Most are available as a frame only if you’ve already got components to use - brilliant if you’re going recumbent from an upright bike. Custom builds are also no problem.
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Last updated on:
29 January 2012
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