BelikBicycle™ Carbon Fiber Tandem Recumbent 2000 
Paul Belik is a coworker of mine who has been designing/building a fabulous tandem recumbent with a molded carbon fiber frame. We rode the bike to dinner tonight (04/03/2000) and it is an excellent ride. Below are a few pictures of Paul's Excellent Bike taken before we left. The bike is 95% done with some minor adjustments and painting to be done soon. What is really impressive is the torsional rigidity of the carbon frame. I couldn't perceive any noticeable twisting even under heavy pedaling which inspires confidence in the bike from the riders. 

 

Technical Specifications:
Weight:~46lbs
Frame: Wet Lay-Up Carbon fiber - 2 piece (frame weight 6.5 lbs)
Brakes:Magura HS 33 Hydraulics
Crankset/Deraillers:Shimano Ultegra 9 spd
Shifters:Gripshift 9 spd Plasma
Front Suspension fork: Ballistic 20"
Frnt Wheel:20"
Rear Wheel:26"
Seats:Rans Recumbent

Pictures from August 24, 2000
The bike is finished. Paul painted it a flashy orange color soon after the April 3rd pictures were taken. Just recently he made some stickers and named the bike the "Anaconda" as the frame resembles a snake. The below pictures were taken before we departed on a 25mile evening ride.

Carbon Fiber (cool font!)

Paul with the Anaconda

Stef with the Anaconda

Stef's driving this time

Pictures from April 3, 2000 

Paul Belik & Adam


Paul & Stefano



Sideview

Paul going solo
Paul & Adam
We're flying!

Pictures from March 3, 2000

Riding around the shop

I need to borrow some pedals...

Need more chain!

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