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Recumbent bicycles are bicycles with the seats in a laid-back, reclined position.

A lot of people think a recumbent bicycle is a three-wheel bicycle, but there are a lot of recumbent bikes with only two wheels.

Recumbent bikes are available in several different types, including long to short wheelbase, over-seat steering, under-seat steering, or no-hand steering, rear and front-wheel drive, and two or three-wheeled versions. There are even recumbent mountain bicycles, designed for riding off and on unpaved roads, low and high riders, Tandem recumbent bicycles, and recumbent hand cycles.

Advantages of Recumbent Bicycles

There are several advantages of using a recumbent bicycle, including:

• Comfort – A recumbent riding position reduces strain on the back, neck, arms, shoulders, and hands of the rider. In addition, it reduces weight and pressure on the small sitting bones of the buttocks because the rider’s weight is distributed much more evenly. With added comfort, recumbent riders can usually ride for much longer periods making recumbent bikes great for long rides or touring.
• Safety – With a lower design, recumbent bicycles have a lower center of gravity, making them safer than traditional bicycles. If a rider does get into an accident on a recumbent bicycle, the decreased distance to the ground reduces the consequences of a fall or minor accident. Also, it would be very difficult to get in an accident where the rider would go head-first over the handlebars. Finally, if you choose a recumbent tricycle, balance is much less of an issue because it requires virtually no balance.
• Ease of Use – Recumbent bikes are great for older individuals, young children, and people with disabilities because they are easy to use, especially three-wheeled versions. Recumbent bikes give new riders and non-traditional riders the confidence they need to begin cycling again. They are much less intimidating for first-time cyclists than a traditional bicycle.
• Speed – On declines, flat rides, or slight inclines, recumbent bicycles are faster than traditional bicycles. They are more aerodynamic, reducing wind resistance because the rider sits lower.

Disadvantages of Recumbent Bicycles

The disadvantages of a recumbent bicycle include:

• Balance – Due to the lower center of gravity, balance on a recumbent bike is a little more difficult than on a regular bicycle. Due to this fact, riding at low speeds with sharp turns is more difficult on a recumbent than a regular bicycle.
• Initial Start – Initial takeoff is generally more difficult on a recumbent bike because the rider cannot use his or her feet to push off the ground. It doesn’t require a great amount of strength to get a recumbent bicycle started, but it does require practice.
• Hilly Rides – Recumbent bicycles are much more difficult to ride up hills than traditional bicycles. Due to the declined seat position, different leg muscles are required to make a steep climb. In addition, a rider can stand on a traditional bicycle, employing his or her body weight to help during a steep incline. This cannot be done on a recumbent.
• Visibility – If you’re going to be riding your bicycle in a lot of heavy traffic, you need to consider the fact that a recumbent bike is often below the eye level of drivers, making them difficult to see. Combined with a wider turn base, recumbent bicycles can be more dangerous and more difficult to ride in heavy traffic.
• Price – Recumbent bikes are generally a little more expensive than traditional bicycles, ranging from 10 – 20% more expensive. If you’re on a budget, this is something to consider.

Selected Recumbent Bicycles on eBay

	Ultimate Folding BEST Recumbent Trike Bike Bicycle 3rd Generation (New - 15595 USD)
	EV Recumbent Bike Trike Tricycle (Used - 14500 USD)
	MZ Trike Folding Foldable Recumbent Bike Bicycle (Used - 13795 USD)
	Revolution Recumbent E-Quad EBike from Utah Trikes | New | by KindnessCalloway (New - 11900 USD)

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Last Word About Recumbent Bicycles

Recumbent bicycles are a fun, comfortable, easy alternative to traditional bicycles, but they are not without disadvantages. If you're considering purchasing a recumbent bicycle, determine why you want to begin cycling, weigh the advantages and disadvantages, and get moving!

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