There are many reasons to consider a recumbent bicycle. The first and foremost is comfort. When riding a recumbent bicycle you will no longer have an aching back, stiff neck, numb wrists or a sore bottom. You will sit in a relaxed easy-chair position. You will be able to ride longer with less fatigue and arrive at your destination feeling refreshed. The recumbent position offers you a great view of the countryside, while seated you will look straight ahead, this allows your lungs and chest more open and free breathing. Recumbents are very versatile machines, they can be used for a wide range of applications: recreational/ sport riding, for the daily commute, a fast double century and they are great for long distance touring.
Recumbents are innovative, futuristic, fun and stylish. They make a statement about your personal style and you will be considered a trend-setter. Recumbents are also a good way to meet new friends and are most definitely a conversation piece. Do you want to have the most fun that you can possibly experience on a bicycle? Do you dare to be different? Recumbents just may be the answer! We're on the cutting edge of cycling!
COMFORT - There is nothing quite like experiencing the ultimate comfort-while riding a bicycle. Let me tell you another secret, you can generate a lot of power by reclining and pushing back into that plush seat. Recumbents are proof-positive that you can be comfortable and ride a bike at the same time. Recumbent seats are the most high-tech ever developed for use on a bicycle.
FUN - All bicycles are fun! It's a great sport, hobby and pastime. With recumbents your fun factor will be multiplied. Whether it be on your daily commute, weekend rides with the family, a cross-country tour or racing, recumbent bicycles will open up a new world to you.
FITNESS - You like to ride bikes? Recumbent bicycles are comfortable-so you will ride farther, longer and get FIT!
PERFORMANCE - Recumbents hold all human powered speed records. Recreational riders will increase their personal performance by riding longer and farther, thus increasing their fitness levels-and having fun doing it. The Lightning F-40 currently holds the Race Across America speed record of five days and one hour. Gardner Martin's Easy Racer Gold Rush ridden by Fast Freddie Markham was the winner of the Dupont Prize for breaking 65 m.p.h. You can currently buy production versions of these bicycles. Fairings for street use are common and optional equipment on most commercially built models. They protect you from rain, cold and wind with up to a 30% reduction in drag. The general rule is that a recumbent is about 10% faster than a conventional bike. With a fairing, it can range from 15%-25% faster. With a full body it can be even more.
DISTANCE - You want to see how easy it is to ride 100 miles on a bicycle, recumbent, of course. Ride faster, farther and get healthy!
CREATIVITY - Make a statement about your personal choice in a bicycle. Don't let a stagnant bike industry dictate what you ride. Recumbents are the industry's best kept secret. It is our mission is to educate about the comfort, performance and fun that is possible.
Viva Recumbency!RCN Editor and Publisher Robert Bryant got his start writing a recumbent bicycle column in 1988. In the Summer of 1990 Robert founded "Recumbent Cyclist News," and in six years, RCN has become the respected recumbent-info source in the world today.
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