Originally Posted by
unterhausen
The aero thing cuts both ways. I recently passed a 'bent rider going up a 1200' climb. I was moving because we had a substantial tailwind. He wasn't getting the same benefit. I told him he needed a sail.
I loves a tailwind - typical recumbent seatback makes for a great sail. Not true for all 'bent seats or rider positions.
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