Originally Posted by
jebofabo
I'm starting to get a collection :-) Sounded like a good thread to me. My first was balance. I find balancing on mine much easier, because my center of mass is considerably lower, at least a foot and maybe two.
Some people adapt quickly, some don't. I find that very experienced and/or very strong upright riders do poorly when starting with recumbents. (They have to be adventuresome to begin with.) Strong riders tend to pull on the handlebars when starting, which doesn't make the bike go any better and usually throws off the steering. Smooth riders like time trialists tend to well- they start smooth and understand how to push with their legs without affecting the upper body.