Have to admit to being one who got uptight to the gentle ribbing by some in the DF crowd. It really is about what you like to ride and have fun with. A little humor makes some of these discussions a little more interesting.

However their are no doubt some in the Boy racer crowd (not all), who go a little to the extreme in their dishing feet first brethren(we are all cyclists) . I don't like the fact little opportunity to compete directly in a TT with a DF rider in most events. Definitely don't belong in Road race or criterium with DF riders. I ride with DF's all the time in a paceline and I and they know the only acceptable way is for me to either be in the front or in the back. Recumbents can mess up a smooth paceline if DF riders not accustomed to riding with them.

I have expererienced the "cool" comments quite a few times from observers as I pedal by. I have also heard people say you have a funny looking bike. All I have to do is look at my shadow and would agree with the latter. I do think recumbents offer less wear and tear on the body per mile and offer a better view of the scenery around. Don't disagree that some like to ride in a more agressive stance and a recumbent does have drawbacks in different types of riding.