Lowracers are a form of recumbent that is more popular among racing aficionados in Europe. These usually feature two 20" wheels at the back or a 26" wheel at the back and a 20" wheel at the front. The seat is located between the wheels, not above them. This allows for a lower center of gravity and improved handling. There are only three parts to any low-racer: the frame, the wheels, and the gear mechanism. Most have steel frames with aluminum or titanium forks and cranksets. They use hub gears with as few as five teeth and as many as 36 teeth. Some have belt drives instead. Riders choose different sizes of wheels depending on how far they plan to ride each day. There are riders who prefer heavy duty wheels for off-road use while others go for something lighter weight for on-road riding. Each low-rider comes with two wheels. You can buy additional wheels separately if you want more stability when climbing hills or wanting to do some cross-country riding. These bikes are easy to maintain. You just need to make sure that your chain is well lubricated and doesn't get too hot during use. Other than that, the components are easy to replace if they break. Wheels tend to be expensive though; we recommend buying a set of high quality wheels initially so that you don't have to replace them too soon.