Thanks. Praying hamster, huh?
I understand what you mean about the understeering being less aero. I've never ridden a bent and didn't picture it correctly. I do see the point on the large wheels as well.
Someone mentioned a 21 lb. bike. I would have assumed bents were a whole lot heavier than that - heavier than MTB's. Apparently not. Bents aren't sold in our area and I've only seen one on the roads. That was 3 years ago. I suppose the only way for me to try one is buy one mail order and climb aboard. Perhaps I'll make it my next cycling project after building the Basso. Take care.