Originally Posted by
Cyclebum
Someone on here told me early 'best not to evangelize' about the wonders of bent riding. So I stopped, other than subtle hints every now and then directed at a rare DF poster. You can lead a horse.......It's mostly the 'image' thing with DFers.
Some DF riders would rather give up the sport than to be seen on a recumbent. I think they all believe that getting a recumbent will make them old, fat, and bearded (not to mention geeky; ) and worst of all, they'll have to walk up every hill and be the butt of all the jokes they used to tell about 'bent riders.