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Climb Into A Recumbent Bicycle
And there's a plus side for the tooshy, too. The sit bones don't suffer so greatly with the pull-back inclined seat, as body weight is displaced. This also has an advantage for people suffering from problems of the groin, whether from urinary track infection, or just getting hit at the wrong place at the wrong time. That brings up a point of worry for many about the recumbent bicycle: getting hit, as in, by a car. This is a warranted concern as the bike is so low that the average bloke driving a vehicle would probably miss the bike entirely in sight, yet run into it, or over it, with the full weight and impact of an automobile. The truth is, most bicyclists are hit by motorists not paying attention, at least as much as due to low visibility. With a recumbent bicycle, you'll get noticed, and not likely get hit. And if that's not enough, a flag can be easily attached which will garner a lot of notice. So if you're looking for something a little different. Or if you really, really like the ground, or even don't like riding your bike up so close to the sky, go recumbent. It doesn't get much more laid back than that. |
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