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Once you ride a bent you will never ride an upwrong again, unless you are feeling masochistic.
Did you know bents hold all the major speed records for pedal powered machines.
Why don't we see more? Because in the 30's the "Union Cycliste Internationale", made it illegal to use recumbent bikes in events where standard bicycles were used and this ban is still in force today. Why? because they are way faster than upwrongs with same fitness level riders.
A lot of people worry that because you are so low to the ground cars cannot see you.
My experience has been that they see you, wonder what the hell you are and give a wide berth (not everyone but most).
Another very big plus is if you fall off you generally just slide along on your butt.
If you do go bent your butt, wrists, back and neck will thank you for ever.
Did you know bents hold all the major speed records for pedal powered machines.
Why don't we see more? Because in the 30's the "Union Cycliste Internationale", made it illegal to use recumbent bikes in events where standard bicycles were used and this ban is still in force today. Why? because they are way faster than upwrongs with same fitness level riders.
A lot of people worry that because you are so low to the ground cars cannot see you.
My experience has been that they see you, wonder what the hell you are and give a wide berth (not everyone but most).
Another very big plus is if you fall off you generally just slide along on your butt.
If you do go bent your butt, wrists, back and neck will thank you for ever.