Q. I want to buy a recumbent but don't know which one? A Interesting articles you can read to help you decide For The Best Ride.. Why a Recumbent? Things to consider Size Does Matter! Advantages of CF Bikes The Stratus XPA Dual 26” LWB crankforward.com Other Articles     Q. Can I buy a bike direct from RANS if I live in another Country and how much does it cost to ship the bike? A. If you do not have a dealer in your country we can ship you one. We have to figure the cost of your bike plus the dimensions of the box, the Country, your postal code and City you live to give an accurate cost. An estimate would be anywhere from $100.00 to $500.00. Once your order is placed we will give you exact shipping cost.     Q. Do You offer your bikes as a Frame-set? A. Some of our bicycles you can buy as a Frame-set. Contact your RANS Dealer, he can order a frameset and buildthe bike up according to how you want it.     Q. I want to Buy a RANS bike but have no RANS Dealer in my area? A. If you have checked are Dealer page and nobody is close to you you can go to your LBS and have them give us a call. We can do a accomodation sale to your LBS to get you your bike.     Q. The seat on my Rans XP makes noise in rhythm to my pedal stroke. What is causing this noise and how can I remedy it? A. It is most likely the Rad-Loc hinge. Remove the seat and apply chain lube and work the hinge a few times before re-installing.     Q. I have a creaking sound coming from handle bars on a RANS CF type bike, What can I do? A. The creaking sound can be two sources, 1. The riser is to low over the tapered part of the stem. To fix raise the riser until it is over the non-tapered section of the stem. 2. The stem is not inserted deep enough into the top of the fork. Loosen and tap stem gently with mallet until bottomed and tighten.     Q. How can I determine the widest tire I can put on my bicycle? A. Measure between the seat and chain stays for max tire clearance.