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Complete Lineup and Specs to be posted soon!
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With 9 new models hitting the streets, 07 will be an exciting
year for RANS. Our efforts in creating a whole new form of
comfort bikes with a performance orientation have really paid
off for everyone, and we are happy to be busy, and recognized
for our efforts. Internet buzz is strong, check it out at
www.crankforward.com.
You would think recumbents might take a back seat. Not
happening, among the 9 new models 5 of them are recumbent, and 4
of these have a distinct high performance slant. This is the
year for titanium and aluminum bikes. RANS is producing titanium
and aluminum bikes at the Hays plant, and the offerings have
some very nice custom flavors and color choices within model
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A Bounty of Bents
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RANS introduces 5 new bents: 4 high performance long wheelbase,
and 1 entry into the higher capacity bikes, the Formula HD,
rated for 325 pounds. Kicking it off as our new speed flagship
is the V3 in titanium and aluminum for high BB LWB, and
the Stratus XP in titanium and aluminum for the lower BB LWB
rider. This awesome five-some covers a wider range of desires
from speed demons to super touring or commuting machines. |
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V3 TI (new model)
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It has been hard to contain the excitement the V3 in either
titanium or alloy creates. The ride is superb and the speed
exhilarating! We predict this will be a much copied frame design
as it solves many of the problems and trade offs* performance
recumbents encounter. Being an experienced maker of high-racers,
we are confident this configuration will surpass the high racer.
This is the new steed for speed! The cockpit is compact with the
handlebars within easy reach. The B-37 with a mid riser is
stock, and we feel most accommodating, but no cost options for
the 3-way and other bars are available. Weighing in at a mere
21.5 lbs the V3 TI will fly up hills, jump out of the blocks and
hold very high cruise speeds. Seat to BB height is not as
extreme. The seat height is nice and low too and allows the
shorter rider to fit well, a very compatible frame for any level
of rider.
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· No cost option on handlebar choices
· Three sizes planned
· Clear coat, no need to polish and prevents
scratch damage to the metal
· Comes in Ti - Amber
· M-5 seat, Z-seat, or Formula seat, all no
cost options
· New clamp type sprint braces will be stock
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MSRP $5300.00 |
* Trade offs in seat
position and BB heights due to larger wheels, fitting short
people, energy sucking idlers, lack of torsion and longitudinal
stiffness. |
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V3 AL (new model)
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In 7005 aluminum alloy the V3 becomes more affordable and
remains a great bike, the ride feel is comparable to the
titanium and weighs only 1 lb more. We see the V3AL a very
popular choice.
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· No cost option on handlebars
· Three sizes planned
· M-5 seat, Z-seat, or Formula seat, a no
cost option
· New clamp type sprint braces will be stock
· Comes in Gloss Black
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MSRP $3500.00 |
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STRATUS XP TI (new model) |
The Stratus XP in titanium is the ultimate in long wheelbase low
bottom bracket recumbent; equipped with top end components for a
bike weight of 22.6 lbs making this a record-making machine. We
see this as a serious touring machine because of the ride
quality of titanium, and very well suited for performance
riders. The bike features more of a road orientation, but has
provisions for fenders and racks, appointments that serious
touring specialist may require. There will be several
combinations possible for 26”, 650, 700 wheels (rear only), and
canti brakes. The combination of a 650 front and 700 rear will
no doubt be explored!
· Threadless Fork
· Several combinations for 26”, 650, 700 (rear
only), wheels, and road and canti brakes
· Z-seat, or Formula RANS mesh seat, no cost
option
· Three way chopper bars or T-bars also a no
cost option
· Comes in Ti – Amber |
MSRP $5500.00
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STRATUS XP/AL (new model)
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The Stratus XP AL is made in Hays by our highly skilled staff
from 7005 alloy. Very well equipped and bent on speed, this bike
will amaze. Weighing in at 26 down to 23 depending on wheel and
brake options, the ride just gets better. The AL XP is equipped
nearly identical to the ti versions and represents a great
value. It is also one of the lightest high performance, long
wheelbase bents out there. The AL XP comes with frame
appointments for disc brakes, canti’s and even a 700-brake
bridge; imagine the wonderful but strange combination of 700x650
that is possible on the AL XP. We see this as a very versatile
bike, well-suited performance rides, commuting and touring. The
only real limitation is the rider weight is reduced to 200
pounds over the standard Stratus XP in cro-moly.
· Threadless Fork or threaded with canti and
disc mounts
· Several combinations for 26”, 650, 700 (rear
only), wheels, and disc, road ,and canti brakes
· Z-seat, or Formula RANS mesh seat, no cost
option
· Three way chopper bars or T-bars also a no
cost option
· Comes in Gloss Black |
MSRP $3500.00 |
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STRATUS XP
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This bike has single handedly turned up the volume in the LWB
market. For ‘07 we are adding a 700 brake bridge that will serve
also as a fender mount. The spec stays the same, why mess with a
great thing! But now in 4 sizes!
· Now in 4 sizes
· Brake bridge for 700 rear wheel road brake
· No-cost bar options
· Disc or canti brake options
· Wheel upgrade option
· Tire choice options
· Comes in Corvette Blue |
MSRP $1995.00 (SM & XXL $2075.00)
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STRATUS LE |
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What a success the Stratus LE has been! For '07 we are simply
reloading and hitting it hard. The bike sports a new paint color
in subdued but plush looking silver. Both share identical
frames, seat, and fork, and vary only in spec level.
MSRP $1295 |
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STRATUS CLASSIC |
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The classic Stratus is the original long wheelbase legend. With
the re-spec it continues in the form of the Stratus LE at a
friendlier price…but the higher spec 2006 Stratus will also be
available for much of 2007 depending on supplies at an
MSRP of $1700 |
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FORMULA 26 |
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Back for ‘07 after a great response, the Formula 26 is reloaded
and ready. With a frame set up for disc or canti, and wheel
clearance for tire widths from 1” to 2”, a lot is possible with
the Formula. Back roads, to highways, the Formula can manage to
be a secure efficient mount with impressive speed and comfort. |
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FORUMLA HD (new model) |
This venerable design is now offered in a version for payloads
up to 325 pounds. The market for a bike with this capacity is
expected to be growing and the HD will set the lead and
benchmark for high capacity recumbent bikes. The HD is well
equipped for the task. Starting with the much overbuilt V2
Formula frame, to the oversized disc brakes the Formula HD is
well suited for the mission. The standard Formula 26 is
available with canti-brakes, lighter wheels, and features below.
· 203 Disc Brakes
· Retro Sprint braces
· Kevlar tires
· Tandem rated wheels
· Seat memory loc and stop
· 3-way chopper bars standard
· 325 total payload |
MSRP $1895 |
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FORMULA LE 20X26 |
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Although this bike will not appear in the '07 catalog we will
list it on the 2006 products page (see below), and offer it at
the 06’s price. The 20 x 26 combination offers a great
combination and good handling bike at a very nice price!
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(918) 333-9222 Adventure Bicycle Center in Bartlesville,
Oklahoma 75 & Tuxedo
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