I have owned many recumbents over the last 20 years and now ride both the Maxarya X-Ray 1 and 2.
I find that the Maxarya design is very well thought out and gives me exceptional performance and comfort. The compact long wheelbase provides excellent linear stability and yet is agile enough for city riding. The seat is ergonomically superior to most and is very comfortable on long rides. I especially appreciate the ventilated backrest. The suspension is adjustable and does not “pogo” when hammering up a hill.
I have had no mechanical issues with either bike as the construction is quite robust and components are first class.
I can get both bikes into my BMW X-3 by folding down the stem and removing the seat and still have room left over for luggage.
The folks at Maxarya are very helpful in customizing ---- customer service is first class. I would recommend the X-Ray recumbent to both beginner and seasoned riders.
I am really enjoying the bike and yesterday reached 3000 miles that I have ridden the bike since I purchased it. The quality of the bike is outstanding and it is very comfortable to ride. The normal problems of numbness in my wrists and groin are gone and it seems to require much less effort to ride than a conventional bike. The shifting is very easy and I get many inquiries about the bike. Enclosed is a picture after my 20 mile ride yesterday.
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I was actively looking for a decent and fashionable recumbent since 1994. Then I saw the Maxarya recumbents on the internet and immediately fell in love with its simple design. I purchased a Ray-1 in May 2004. It is so stylish and safe to pedal, not to mention very comfortable, rider-friendly and extremely durable, yet with a superior craftsmanship.
It is stable and delivers a smoothly responsive power transfer due to its Mid-Drive system design which makes the bike stable and gives it an elegant look as compared to the long chain design found in many other recumbent bikes.
Our adjustment to the Maxarya bike took only 15 minutes. My wife and I had no problem balancing, stopping and changing gears or steering. For my 50 mile fun rides I use clipless pedals and to increase the maximum visibility I have installed a four foot 3M reflective flag.
My wife and I both agree that the Maxarya recumbent bike is an excellent choice. With our Maxarya bent we both continue regularly riding for leisure and participate in 30-50 mile “FUN” rides sponsored by our club while meeting with new friends and maintain our health. Only Maxarya bike makes it realistic to keep our interest and “Adrenalin” going! This bike is so easy and comfortable to ride long distances without experiencing any sore neck, pressure on the wrist or back pain because of its ergonomical seat back support.
We can now appreciate the sceneries and see things we never noticed on our upright bikes before. Oh, yes! Some drivers slow down and stare at us on our Maxarya bent (our heads are at the same level as the driver of a car). Who can blame them?!
To all bike riders out there, Rider Maxarya recumbent and see the big difference!
Having been an active participant in a variety of sporting events, I have a committed interest in maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. As a chiropractor and an advocate of fitness I believe in keeping the body healthy and functioning at its optimum level.
As a result I was greatly impressed when I saw and rode Maxarya’s recumbent bike. It began with the stylistic and clean design of the bike. But the true magic began when I sat and rode Maxarya’s recumbent bike. It is a totally new experience from the traditional bike.
The broad weight distribution across the back and buttocks was a welcome change from the traditionally uncomfortable pressure found with a conventional bike saddle. Furthermore, from a chiropractic and postural point of view I could see the immediate benefits of maintaining an upright posture. Besides the obvious benefits of increased visual awareness, the stresses and strains over the entire back including the shoulders and neck were markedly reduced by moving from the bent over posture of a traditional bike to the more ergonomically friendly upright posture of this recumbent bicycle. In addition, complaints of numb hands and fingers from median nerve compression would likely be substantially reduced in moving from the traditional bike posture where excessive weight bearing occurs at the wrist joint.
I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys exercising outdoors or wants to make a healthy choice to improve their fitness, to look for Maxarya’s recumbent bikes. Once you have a chance to see and take a ride, you’ll never be content with an ordinary bike again.
As a competitive cyclist, cycling has always been an integral part of my lifestyle, and even now, as my professional cycling career comes to a close, I plan to continue to cycle for leisure and to keep fit. And I have found the perfect bike to make this possible – the Maxarya recumbent.
The recumbent position is so much more comfortable and surprisingly efficient than my previous bikes. I found it easy to adjust to the upright position because the seat and bars are adjustable so it feels like a custom fit bike. In addition, I find the bike to be of superior construction and design so I find it to be a steady enjoyable ride. The gearing and high-pressure tires make the MAXARYA easy to ride in all terrain - hills, flat and trails.
The MAXARYA is a bike that is all about performance. It's comfortable enough to ride long distances without the resulting postural aches and pains. The MAXARYA is a bike for life!!!
