Originally Posted by
rydabent
I would rather look "dorky" than have the back of my neck, and my rear end hurt on a century ride. Further on my bents I sit up and get to see the whole route rather than staring at a front wheel a good percentage of the time.
Last week I went for a 1 1/2 hr hike up a ski hill (1200 m elevation change) and my legs burned and back hurt most of the way. I did it for fun but was never what you might call 'comfortable'. If I want comfort I'll stay on the couch....