(Site last updated September 23, 2024)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This website’s creator, Ray Hoffeld, has died. HIs obituary is on Legacy.com – Ray’s Obit
The website will stay live for at least another year. In the meantime I will be liquidating Ray’s bikes, tools and related inventory this fall and winter. If you are interested in acquiring an Avatar or related parts, please send an email to ratavabike2@gmail.com. (Unfortunately there are no spare seats or luggage racks available at this time.)
Sincerely, Adrienne — Ray’s widow
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I have finally consolidated my notes from the papers donated by Eric Maciejewski (Harald’s son) Harald Maciejewski Papers
Reformatted list of the original purchasers back in the early ’80’s. (From Harald Maciejewski Papers)
Yes, it is possible to crash an Avatar! …..read more
Updated and more readable Avatar 2000 Trans-America Log – Len Vreeland’s cross-country record attempt plus added maps of each state on his route.
Thinking about a new seat for your Avatar? More info & detail here
Overview and Purpose of this Website
The Avatar 2000 is considered by many to be the “Grandfather of the Modern Recumbent Bicycle.” (Conceived and produced long before Hollywood and the geeks got hold of the word ‘Avatar’)
With the receipt of the remaining documents from Harald’s son Eric, this site is the major repository of information about the Fomac Avatar2000.
With only approximately 140 units originally produced 40 years ago, it is not realistic to think that very many bikes remain “out there” in roadworthy condition. There are relatively few active riders, and only a handful of original owners.
But, there are a few. Their knowledge and experience can be added to my own, so this remarkably designed and constructed bicycle is not destined to the dustbin of history.
