COMPONENT CHARTS AND MRSPs BY YEAR: R30 R40 R42 R44 R45 R50 R60 R70 R80
DeVon Hoffman comments: The R50 series bikes were all full suspension. The suspension configuration changed over time, especially the rear triangle, with successive model years. The rear shock was a Cane Creek unit. The Vision 50-series was a much different suspension design than their prior rear-suspension bikes which were designated as "40s", "42s", "44s", and "45s", the "s" designating rear suspension. One easily seen difference is that the 50-series, as you'll see on my 54 actually has a rear triangle ... notice also the difference in angle of the rear shock (on 50-series the shock angles upward as it goes forward and on the 40s-series it angles downward.) The 40s-series bikes were VERY susceptible to pogoing (I know, I toured the Oregon coast on one of these energy sappers). While it IS possible to get some pogo from the 50-series, if your shock-pressure is good, you almost have to try to make it pogo to feel the pogo effect.
Andy Vardzik's R50. Note the homemade canopy and pin-striped wheel rims.
Same bike as above, for sale again May 8, 2020.
Vision VR-50 USS Short WheelBase with Underseat steering and Full Suspension.
Vision R50 Recumbent Bike FULL SUSPENSION. Very smooth riding bike with adjustable air shock for the rear suspension and front shock suspension. Leg length is fully adjustable. This is a great bike for the rail trails. The bike was handmade in Seattle Washington and cost over $2000. new. There are a couple of bolts on the front brakes that have some rust as shown in the pictures.
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