Does riding a bent work the same muscles as riding an upright bike?
Just wondering since you are in a different position, maybe it uses you're glutes more or something.
Anyway, the general conclusion I have come to after reading articles about bents vs "conventional" bikes is that bents are faster on flats and downhill while traditional bikes are faster up hills.
Spuds, I have met a few of those young bent riders who think they can "smoke" me just because I'm on a regular bike. I do agree that they need to go out and ride agasint someone who is actually prepared to race. Blowing by me while I'm riding my mtb with my 5yo sister yelling "sucker!" is not the most prestigious race to win