Originally Posted by inge

i just bid on a rather expensive vision r44 on ebay. I used to commute on a trek hybrid that was stolen a few months ago and the allure of comfort overcame my caution. The problem is that I do have to climb a 4 block hill on my way back home. from what i read in the forums, recumbent bikes aren't great on hills. in case i'm not the highest bidder, what sayeth you, oh experienced recumbent riders? should i look into another recumbent bike or stick with a regular bike? I have serious shoulder and upper back problems, that's why i thought a recumbent would be better.
inge