Originally posted by bentrox!
Let me know if you'd like more input!
I could use any input at any time, as I keep monitoring BikeForums. After having tried the recumbent (I know what you mean about a longer trial period, some companies offer that), I know instinctively it will work for me. The upright bike was not designed ergonomically, but evolved from hobby horse designs and later "froze"
in development because of silly racing rules. Today, with the freedom to design bikes according to what is best for the human body position, bike makers can offer better alternatives than reinventing the upright. Recumbents offer this more reasonable option for me, except my income level currently keeps me from buying a new bike of any kind. But my cycling enthusiasm will drive me to a recumbent eventually.
I can't understand why more people on these forums are not sold on 'bents!
Pete