Orbit's observation about the fitness club starting members on a stationary recumbent is relevent to this discussion. I fully intend to purchase a stationary recumbent exercise 'bicycle'for the winter....and use it with my Nordic Track ski machine and Pilates performer for 'cold weather' exercise. When the weather gets warm, cycling (and a little yard work....as little as possible) are my exercise......so I want the cycling to work as many parts of my aging body as it can.
Love the stationary work last winter on the bent.....could read....watch a movie....
Peter
(BTW......I got to spend most of yesterday and all of today with my new Airborne Zeppelin.....adjusting.....tweaking....swapping a few components.....it seems to be wonderful. Last year I was doing the same with my RANS Velocity Squared......and I am sorry to say......this year is a LOT more fun. I am glad there are bikes for us all....)