I really find that hard to believe -recumbents provide much greater ability for you to see around you. And yes, they are lower than the a regular diamond frame bike, and that can be a problem to be seen. However, the reality of it is that because you are so unusual, this is more than likely cancelled out (I think it's the novelty factor of it.)
Having said that, though I wouldn't hesitate to tour on a recumbent, I wouldn't make it a choice for commuting in heavy traffic for that reason, plus the issue of nasty pot holes that seem to plague urban areas. Then again, I think most people don't tend to tour in cities or built up areas anyway.
I'll ask my usual question whenever someone gives an opinion that I really find hard to believe: do you have first hand experience of this? Do you cycle on a recumbent?
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tgbikes
Recumbents limit the see and be seen element of safety, they are below mose vehical trafic.The (T)type handelbars on hybrids , MTBS and even what they now call comfort bikes, put your hands in a un natural position. This position is in the range of motion, but your hands and arms would never be in this position when relaxed. I realy like my LHT, it's the first time I've found room for my size 13 feet, and it handles my 230 lb. + fourty lb. load. I have had several older bikes that would be great for smaller folks.