Originally Posted by
NormanF
You don't have to. The CF aspect makes you utilize a different set of muscles so you can power up a hill without needing to stand up. Its difficult to stand up given the seat is laid back in relation to where the pedals are. By its very nature, the CF bike is both efficient and comfortable.
like a recumbent?
or to stand and look over traffic
or to stand and go off of a curb, up a curb
or anything else that could require standing?
or maybe even to go off road?
or to stand and be able to shift your weight?