Stefan is correct.  That’s why they were banned by the UCI ‘way back in 1934 — and are still banned today in UCI-sanctioned events like the Grand Tours, the Olympics, or the World Championships.
Both Joe & Stefan are correct. Recumbents (depending a bit on format) are inherently faster than uprights (less frontal area) and certainly more comfortable. Why do you think uprights are called “wedgies” by the recumbent fraternity?
Since that comment, I have bought one. And its a weird combination of being noticed more (by most people, specially kids) and seen less (by the few oblivious drivers) Good times
No Joe, they were invented to ride faster than you 😉
To be honest, with my Peer Gynt my commute takes a little bit more time than the usual single speed upright trip
Stefan is correct.  That’s why they were banned by the UCI ‘way back in 1934 — and are still banned today in UCI-sanctioned events like the Grand Tours, the Olympics, or the World Championships.
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Awesome for 10+ hour bike rides.
Right, but a pain if you ride in narrow European city streets.
Both Joe & Stefan are correct. Recumbents (depending a bit on format) are inherently faster than uprights (less frontal area) and certainly more comfortable. Why do you think uprights are called “wedgies” by the recumbent fraternity?
Forgot fast. When you guys reach a certain age or certain injury, leaning over the handlebars is no longer viable for many.
An unfaired “couch bike” broke Chris long-standing hour record this year. A faired bullet recumbent broke 89mph and set the world record.
Low recumbents are a death-wish in traffic. All the moronists might see is your chopper flag, should they even look.
Since that comment, I have bought one. And its a weird combination of being noticed more (by most people, specially kids) and seen less (by the few oblivious drivers) Good times