Originally Posted by
DataJunkie
I have yet to encounter a bent with a fast engine. However, that being said I would love to own a racing bent just for the heck of it.
They definitely have a disadvantage climbing. That is a deal killer since I love to climb.
Climbing on bents is not the big deal that some people make it out to be. No, it's not as fast as a road bike, but it's fast enough that if you're any good at climbing, you'll still get past the vast majority of people on road bikes that you used to.