SOLD, 3/5
 
 
For sale -- 2009 RANS aluminum V3, less than 1000 miles.  Slingmesh seat, SPD pedals, wireless computer, and RANS Streamline tailpack.  Asking $1400.   Email me at pbacoustic@gmail.com, or call 214 690 6781.   Offering it here first...  I'll put up some pics in a couple days.
 
Here's what The Recumbent Blog had to say about the V3, in a nutshell:
 
Ride Quality
All dual big wheel LWB recumbents tend to be more difficult to manage at low speeds than their more traditional 20/26 counterparts, but the V3 is right on par with the Stratus XP and is certainly manageable on anything other than extreme inclines. Compared to the first-generation F26, the steering is much lighter in hand, with far less tendency to flop at low speeds.
 
Where the V3 really shines though, is up at cruising speeds over 15 mph. Once those dual big wheels gain momentum, the V3 just wants to keep rolling and rolling, tracking straight as an arrow with little input required from the rider. On the V3, I was extremely relaxed and comfortable cruising along at 15-18 mph with two fingers on the bars while chatting with a friend. It’s a perfect bike for long days on open roads.
 
Personally, this was going to be my "next" bike after the StratusXP, before I got involved in the Xstream prototype development.   It's still an excellent bike for distance and local road riding, with hip-high bottom bracket position for improved aerodynamics, and the cushy ride of a LWB.
 
 
 
COMPONENT SPECS
 
Frame      Tig Welded 7005 Aluminum Alloy (Made in USA)
Fork      RANS Alloy Road Threadless 1 1/8"
Headset        Ritchey Logic Threadless 1 1/8", w/ Headset Adjuster Clamp
Bottom Bracket        Truvativ
Crankset  Truvativ Elita 52/39/30
Cassette      SRAM 950 11/32 9-Speed
Chain      KMC Z9000
Front Derailleur      RANS
Rear Derailleur        SRAM X5
F/R Shifters        SRAM X5 Twister 9 speed
Handlebar    RANS B-37
Riser         RANS B-32
Brakes      Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers      MT2.1
Seat                  RANS Sling Mesh
F/R Wheels       Jalco DRX 4000 650c
F/R Tires        Stelvio  650 x 23
Pedals      SPD
 
SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Inches       29.4-106
X-Seam      35.2" to 48.7"
Wheelbase          66.25"
Overall Length       90.25"
Seat Height      Ft.-25" To Rr- 23.25"
BB Height        26"
Bike Weight      27.5 lbs.
Weight Limit      275 lbs.
Colors      Mustang Blue & Silver
 
 
 Email me at pbacoustic@gmail.com, or call 214 690 6781

Congratulations Kenny! You're going to be riding up front on the Clown Ride on that V3 hot rod.