1999 Editor's Choice Awards--Recumbent

Bike Friday Sat R Day Folding Recumbent
This full-size recumbent collapses to fit in a normal suitcase (and therefore avoids the onerous airline shipping fee). The comfy sling saddle detaches via quick-releases and the front half of the frame pivots backward, making packing and unpacking a 20-minute affair. A simple adapter enables you to have either below-the-seat or above-the-seat steering, and a small elastomer in back takes the sting out of rough roads. What's next? An entire Olympic team's equipment in a steamer trunk? Cost is $2,995, including suitcase and carrying bag. Green Gear, 800/777-0258 (OR); www.greengear.com