Originally Posted by JanMM
Is the age-related inability to climb aboard an upright bike gender-specific? Do men just quit riding when they get to that point while a lady might switch to a Ladie's bike?
Can't imagine it ever becoming difficult to sit down in my recumbent Comfy Chair and cycle away. Now, there's an option to a Ladies' Bike.
I can't say whether the problem is gender specific but my guess would be it's not. Flexibility seems to be a problem in both genders as we age. Women might even have an advantage since many are often more flexible than men at younger ages.
I've never rode a recumbent so I have no experience but I've seen many people having problems getting started on them. This seems especially true of the design where the feet are much higher up then those with the pedals at a lower position. By the time I give up my bike I'll probably be ready for a trike
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