Originally Posted by mchell

Hmmm. I feel like a bit of a rookie responding here as I've only been riding bent for 6 years, and about 11,000 km. For me, and we're all different, my legs seem to be getting a more complete "workout" on the bent. My quads, calves and hamstrings ached for a long time when I started, but not anymore. Yes, I'm slower up hill, but I don't care. I can hold my own with the DF's on the flat and I'm faster downhill. But it's all about comfort. Ten years ago I herniated two discs and carpel tunnel and neck and butt pain made long distance riding impossible. I can't count the number of stem extensions, saddle positions, etc., I tried but nothing seemed to work. The recumbent has solved all of that. I'm having fun once again and enjoying the distance without pain. I don't really care how fast I am. I have been managing 2-3000 km in our 6 month cycling season so I'm happy.

Mike