Originally Posted by
gcottay
There is no extra stress, but you can easily create it because you can brace against a seat and push with full strength. Beginning recumbent riders are well advised to favor low gears.
Just the other day I was able to test ride a Rover. Even though I'm spoiled by riding an ICE Q and Volae Century, the Rover seems like a good trike to me. It would, I think, be well worth whatever travel necessary for a test ride.
Fair enough, as of right now, I can't really stand to pedal either - so it's more if I *try* I *can* stress my knees - but if I do not push it too much, it is no worse than my pedal-forward DF bike - fair statement?
Thanks for the info on the Rover - the place outside Columbus, OH has multiple brands and many 2 and 3 wheel recumbents to test ride - so maybe next week some time I'll drive down there...