Recumbent bikes offer a different perspective
"Comfort is nice." Chris O'Brien is offering reasons to ride a recumbent bike. She adds, "It is not just the seat and crotch. There is no weight on my hands and arms. And I like to watch the birds as I ride." Her husband, Mike, agrees and includes the factor that convinced him, "In case of an accident, I don't want to lead with my head."
The O'Briens are discussing a style of bike frame that has the cyclist sitting upright, with the pedals moved forward of the rider. In that position the force is applied by pushing forward rather than downward, as is done on a regular bike. There are several advantages to pedaling in this …
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