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Why does this "Comfort based" bike not have suspension? Does she miss it? Thanks

Does the handle bar lock down

i'd love to hear your comparison between this and a tadpole.

Are there any bike racks that work well with the Bella?

I enjoyed your video. I have a kettweisel. It has 27 speeds. I'm in remission from an aggressive cancer. To celebrate, I decided to do another triathlon. Unfortunately I also have some vertigo issues so decided to ride my kettweisel instead of my road bike. My husband bought me this trike when he had to go to a trike due to illness. He got a lepus. Since he recently passed away. I was planning to sell his LEPUS. Just now i got the idea that perhaps I should sell the kettweisel and keep the LEPUS. He was very tall 6'2" and I am 5'3". The LEPUS is full suspension. Has tab shifters . My kettweisel has grip shifters which I ,at 71 have some difficulty using. Ideas welcomed.

Great bike

I have a Hase Trigo and am reasonably new to trikes. I did learn that a great inexpensive way to attach a cell phone to the center tube is to use a shoulder cell phone holder for joggers from Walmart. It was 12 dollars and uses Velcro closures. I use an iPhone 12 and it fits snuggly. Thanks for the video, not many on Hase products excepts those made by the manufacturer.

4 Hase delta trikes here. Used to ride my tadpoles. Best kept secret in recumbency!

Nice.

Thanks for that review! The kettweisel is rather limited in gear options. I live in a hilly area so I'd need low gears. It's a wonder that Hase don't make the kettweisel with square section tubes to make leg adjustment easier, like the anthrotech trike. I consider this trike to be an excellent urban trike as it's easy to get on and off, park upright and can carry a good load on the rear. (Hase used to supply a front wheel rack) I wouldn't look at it as a tourer as the time I sat on it I felt the seat was small and narrow and gear options limited (I'd like to try the greenspeed anura as the seat looks comfier.) Also the trike didn't have a suspension option. Hase do offer some nice accessories though, such as the fabric fairing for wet weather. This is a very practical tricycle and a delta trike would be a nice addition to my fleet. Thanks for the review.

By far I would have took snoopy for the ride lol

I've always said baketta. Isn't it an Italian word?

The rear wheels are definitely not easy on and off. The front wheel is, but not the two rear wheels. I'll add one thing that didn't get mentioned in the gentleman's review. If you happen to have two of these trikes you can buy a hitch that installs on the rear and then remove the front wheel of the 2nd Hase Kettwiesel in order to attach its front forks to the hitch. Now you would have a train of 2 trikes, or more if you have more. I use to do this when riding with my youngest son, in order to keep him safe while riding through the streets to get to our bike path. It is the entire reason I bought 2 Hase Kettwiesels.

A well thought out and useful presentation.

Thank you. Great to see someone doing a public service with no desire for reward.

Are you still riding this trike?

Thanks for this review!!

Great review. I have ridden almost all big brand tadpoles but the greenspeed delta I had was probably the trike I should have kept. Two wheels at the back give a very smooth ride and the seat height is the same as most car drivers. I think "Larry" of "Bent Rider" compared the greespeed and Kett delta's in detail. The Kett is a great looking trike which I have not yet tried!

Great review. Thanks for posting.

What sort of distances and speeds have you been able to manage on this bike?

nice video.

You can’t ride a trikes on the highway you’ll get run over...bikes are safer.

Compared to the shorter wheelbase of the giro, any hill climbing differences? Speed on the flats differences? Thanks.

A Toureasy by Easy Racer is also an excellent choice. Only problem is that I am unsure of the status of the company. They may be in receivership. However, you can often find them on e-bay. I have had one since 1989 and it my favourite of the three recumbents that I have owned.

Thanks for your review! Always interesting to hear about an actual owner.

Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to record and post this.

I rode the Stratos but I bought the Bella, great value.

Thank you mate.

Good review, thx

Thanks!

You answered a bunch of questions. I currently ride an HPV Gekko FX 20. I like the little trike but, at 75, ingress and egress is getting to be more of an issue. So, I'm shopping for Kettwiesels. Thanks for a great overview.

I slid a camelback water bag between the mesh seat. Attached the drinking nozzle to a retractable lanyard. (key lanyard) It can hold a lot of water and you can drink and ride.

Nice trike, thanks for the video. I watch all the trike videos. I am trying to find the one I want. I keep checking craigslist, hoping for a deal.

Really great review, thanks for sharing.

Haven't had a bella but had a rans rocket with the same seat and they are amazingly comfortable. Great review.

Thanks for this video! There are a few details about the Kettwiesel that I'd like to know. - How does it feel over bumps and broken roads? Since the seat is right over the rear axle I wonder if it would be too harsh of a ride. - Is it too heavy? For what I`ve read, the Kettwiesel is heavier than most tadpoles, but I don't know if it really matters in real life. - Why do you think the aren't more people doing tours on the Kettwiesel? Tadpole trikes are excellent for long distance tours, but the Hase trike is notoriously missing in that market. Thanks again for making this video review!

Bacchetta designed in Florida , built in Taiwan imported to the states, put together with American parts, ( some of which are made overseas and also imported ) and sold to the consumer who wants speed and comfort . Good review . long wheel base bents are the luxury vehicles for touring, commuting and riding pain free.

Great video. Looking to trial one next week.

It's difficult to see vídeo reviews about Kettwiesel trikes. I own a 2015 Evo model ( whith differential & schlumpf front transmission & Nexus 8 in the back) bought to the factory as a demonstration model. It's white as yours. I bought it for my wife She has some spine problems. We thougt this would be the solution for her to pedal. But infortunatly it did't work.

Hase Bikes USA in Vermont can hook you up with an accessory mount made by or for Hase that fits this trike and most other Hase trikes. It is a universal accessory mount for computers, phones, etc. Should cost about $60.

Thanks for this review. My problem is deciding to get this or a trike. I can only get one. Had a linear 18 years ago and loved it. No shoulders on the roads around this mountain neighborhood. And the roads are rough. I have grandiose dreams of cross country trips.

Very nice setup. I use the back-of-seat water cage mounts. As to the idlers, only the one on the tension side of the chain matters materially. On the Bella, the angle the idler creates is very slight, so power loss is also minimal. You lose power in the vector that's perpendicular to the chord of the chain curve at the idler. If the chain is bent more than about 20 degrees, you'd start to lose power. But, I doubt it's very high unless you need every ounce of speed for, say, racing. I sold a Bacchetta Giro to get this. I considered a Rans Stratus, but thought the frame wasn't very stiff. THAT is where you lose power! Before that, I had a beautiful and well outfitted Gold Rush Replica... all Chrome... that I bought used. Sadly, I sold it because the frame flexed too much. Plus, it was even longer than the Bella, making car transport tough with my little Honda hatchback. www.easyracers.com/goldrush.html I also prefer a trike for some riding. I have a Challenge Trike. Take a look at it before you buy a Catrike, which I consider 2nd best. UPDATE: I now use the Bella indoors on a mag-wheel trainer stand. I may sell the trike.

What's the difference in wind-resistance between Lucy and Charlie? :)

Great review. Thanks. I have an old Vision R40, which I love ... my first recumbent ... but continue to look at others. I really like this Bacchetta and the Rans (well, now can't recall the model name) LWB.

Excellent review. Thanks.

Thanks for the review. I am definitely thinking about the 10. Toss it in the SUV and I can drop into 20 places that boats can't reach in 20 minutes from my house.

GREAT idea using the pencil holders as storage for small stuff. I was looking for a cheap storage solution, and I think that is it.

thank for the review. I noticed you have a different type of handlebars. bacchetta normally has the tweeners, your set up brings the bar closer to you chest. how do you like it¿ I'm a giro rider..I would like to see you pedal on the bike..

Very Nice setup ! I am from BRAZIL.

Good vídeo !!! I am from Brazil !