Pashley PDQ Recumbent Bike
Introduction
- The Pashley PDQ was my first recumbent :-)
- The PDQ is a SWB (Short Wheelbase) recumbent with an adjustable
mesh seat, ASS (Above Seat Steering), V-brakes, 3*7 combined hub and
derailleur gears, 406/20inch wheels and the rear of the seat is mount
on a small suspension "doughnut. The front boom adjusts to fit
different leg lengths.
- Originally this design was made in America as the
Counterpoint
Presto. It is now made by
Pashley Cycles in
England who have also developed it further.
- It provides a very exciting ride although at first I found the
steering little twitchy at low speeds. But now I am used to it, and
the stability improves with speed (and is rock solid even at
40mph).
Log
June 2010
Riding it now on nice days (just done 66miles/15mph (my target this
summer is 100miles/15mph)): the Kettwiesel is still great for the daily
commute/training rides, especially in bad weather, but I like having a
faster "special" bike :-)
April 2010
Move the parts back to the PDQ from the ZOX. First impressions after rebuild: does
not feel quite as fast as the Zox and not as safe a feeling as the
Kett in bad weather (!!) but it is a good compromise for my current
intended use.
(May now expand this page !)
October 2003
The PDQ seems to have been dropped from the Pashley website.
August 2000
In search of more of a thrill, and following a test ride at the SPEZI,
dismantle the PDQ to
use the parts on my ZOX 20 Lowracer. (I
bought a ZOX 20 frame kit and seat and transferred the wheels,
transmission and brakes from the PDQ.)
June 1998
Bought my PDQ mail-order from the excellent UK shop St John Street
Cycles. Assembled and learn to ride in local park.
Pros and Cons
Plus
- Very solid feeling frame, rigid. No apparent pedal flex.
- Great fun to ride.
- Feels fast, responsive - feels like it wants to go !!
- Handling at speed - good even at 40mph.
- Fairly upright seat position and mesh seat contributes to very comfortable ride.
- Excellent aerodynamic "day bag" available from Pashley (see photo above).
Minus
- I found it a little "twitchy" at low speed at first, but now I am used to it !!
- Shorter legged people may have problems touching the ground securely when stationary.
- I am not sure yet whether I like the handlebar style: I would like
to try it with a arms out style, like on my ZOX.
PDQ Links / References
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