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This bike was designed with one goal: to win. The fastest in its segment, proven with several (world) titles / Eric Baeten. This bike is 1 of 3 prototypes that were built after which Challenge built it later in a limited edition, however, their frame was not rigid and it never went into production. Incidentally, their frame was only intended for racers, not the "public". So basically this is a collector's item.
After I bought it, it has been further "optimized". It has been given a candy red / black color (professionally painted by a company called "Color Monkey"), as well as a carbon 650C rear wheel and recently a carbon front wheel. Please note, most parts are all custom made (frame, hub, front wheel), in other words, all parts are designed by specialists (custom work). I also have 2 tail fairings at the rear.
My own experience shows that this bike is very fast in a straight line, comparable to a Cobrabikes lowracer. Chain runs along the front wheel but can be diverted, as well as adjusting the crankshaft. This makes it suitable for multiple lengths. There are videos circulating on my own youtube channel where other cyclists are simply beaten, without really much training. Provided you have a solid plan, you can destroy the competition.
In principle I would like to keep it, but because a velmomobile is on its way, I am considering getting rid of it. In terms of value & investment, this bike is worth over 5000 €. Asking price is 4100€. Bicycle is well maintained and on time and was put on maintenance by Eric Baeten himself, who runs a shop in Aarschot.
What is included in the price? The bike, 3 carbon wheels (I have a spare 20" at the rear), 2 tail fairings.
Test rides are done by myself, I speak from experience that such bicycles are quite different from an "average recumbent".
After I bought it, it has been further "optimized". It has been given a candy red / black color (professionally painted by a company called "Color Monkey"), as well as a carbon 650C rear wheel and recently a carbon front wheel. Please note, most parts are all custom made (frame, hub, front wheel), in other words, all parts are designed by specialists (custom work). I also have 2 tail fairings at the rear.
My own experience shows that this bike is very fast in a straight line, comparable to a Cobrabikes lowracer. Chain runs along the front wheel but can be diverted, as well as adjusting the crankshaft. This makes it suitable for multiple lengths. There are videos circulating on my own youtube channel where other cyclists are simply beaten, without really much training. Provided you have a solid plan, you can destroy the competition.
In principle I would like to keep it, but because a velmomobile is on its way, I am considering getting rid of it. In terms of value & investment, this bike is worth over 5000 €. Asking price is 4100€. Bicycle is well maintained and on time and was put on maintenance by Eric Baeten himself, who runs a shop in Aarschot.
What is included in the price? The bike, 3 carbon wheels (I have a spare 20" at the rear), 2 tail fairings.
Test rides are done by myself, I speak from experience that such bicycles are quite different from an "average recumbent".
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