Originally Posted by
Tony Marley
I agree with the reasons why 'bents in general, and trikes especially, are comfortable to ride, but believe the cost of purchasing a 'bent keeps a lot of otherwise interested riders away. Many get (or stick to) less expensive upright bikes, while others just stay away from bikes completely....
I don't want to encourage the OP, but while you are absolutely correct, this is something of a chicken-and-egg problem:
People don't buy 'bents because they are expensive. They are expensive because they are made in small batches, because people don't buy them very much.
Rydabent: Just let people ride their bikes. If they decide they want to ride a 'bent, then that's great. If not, that's great, too.