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CCM® EVOX™ BICYCLE
Is it a bike. or an armchair?
Perched on a hard seat, hunched over the handlebars...
you have to admit that a bicycle isn't exactly built for
comfort. But does it have to be that way?
A low-riding bike
In the 1930s, professional cyclist François Faure beat
all speed records on his recumbent bicycle. The International
Cycling Union, the governing body for competitions, ruled
in 1934 that Faure's mount wasn't a "bicycle" and disqualified
him! That's why upright bicycles are still the most common
today. Yet the recumbent position is aerodynamically superior,
more comfortable and makes better use of muscular strength.
New from CCM®, the Evox™
Telescopic stem: adjustable to make things easier on
your back
Straight back: better visibility, less curvature and
fatigue
Backrest: supports the lower back
Extended legs: better push on the pedals
Low centre of gravity: greater stability
A reward for all that hard work
On a conventional bicycle, the body is above the pedals,
so a good part of the effort is provided by the cyclist's
own weight. But the recumbent position makes more use
of the 21 muscles involved in pedalling. In the first
few minutes, this adds up to better aerobic exercise to
wear off those extra pounds.
Although recumbent bicycles have set speed records, the
CCM® Evox™ was designed for recreational use. It rides
slightly higher than its counterparts, for comfort and
visibility.
Thanks!
The CCM® Evox™ is on loan from the CCM® Division of Groupe
Procycle, in Saint-Georges de Beauce.
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