Originally Posted by
chucky
True that small wheels are not a problem on recumbents with an upright seating position, but IMO being laid back is much more comfortable and aerodynamic and for that the seat needs to be higher.
I guess then I should mention that I owned a Lightning Thunderbolt which I bought new from the Hostel Shoppe in summer of 1999. The reclined seat was very comfortable. It was also quite high at 24" from the ground. However since I rode mostly in the city, and urban environment, the low BB of the CLWB's I found to be more intuitive, especially in stop, and go traffic, while the SWB Lightning shined out in the open road.
Today, I don't own a single recumbent but that is about to change in a few weeks.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder