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Old 11-19-08, 09:13 PM
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Elkhound
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Originally Posted by Xanti Andia
What are the drawbacks to a semi recumbent? How is it at high speeds or on sprints? Climbing? On bad / unpaved roads?
Good question. If they're so wonderful, why doesn't everyone use them?

You remember the joke about the two guys riding a tandem through West Virginia?

"Peddle harder; I hear banjo music."

(I am from West Virginia; I'm allowed.)
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