Originally Posted by
yangmusa
I have only ridden various SWB models, and have never had a problem putting my feet down or even really imagine why it would be hard? I commute into downtown, lots of stops. So - at least some people have no problem with them. But the advice to try all kinds of bikes is good advice - maybe a LWB is even better (I've never had a chance to try one, and their looks are not for me).
What can I say, "try it, you'll like it ! " As to putting your feet down...I didn't say it was a problem; I love riding my StreetMachine but having to down-shift (way-down) and unclip at every signal becomes really tiresome! On the other hand, when on my Gold Rush I am so relaxed I just don't care! When on my DF, I am just ennoyed that my work-out has been interrupted.......Which brings me back to those extra 10 lb the OP was complaining about; I tried to loose weight on my recumbents for years but somehow the relaxed position was not conductive to exertion (at least for me!) . When my wife gave me a new carbon fiber DF for my 67th birthday I managed to loose 40+ pounds in just over 3 months and still loosing!
So perhaps a better investment for the OP (if weight is the concern) might be an investment in a better DF and a proper professional fitting to address the bad back issue...... Just saying.....Recumbents are great, but not for weight loss....At least for me - your experience may vary...