| It seems that recumbent bikes are becoming big news | | | | up speed. This is due mainly to having a lower center |
| these days. With their popularity growing, one of the | | | | of gravity and better aerodynamics than regular |
| big questions people have is about safety. Are | | | | bicycles do. |
| recumbents safe to ride on the streets? How safe | | | | The safety issue is where the recumbent bike holds a |
| are they compared to other bicycles? Here's a look. | | | | huge edge. You are able to see cars all around you |
| One of the big advantages in riding a recumbent bike | | | | much easier than being on a bicycle. It's easy to look |
| is the comfort level. It is truly a unique experience. | | | | next to you and have eye contact with any motorist. |
| Unlike a standard bike where you are hunched over | | | | Another reason for their safety is that cars will |
| the handlebars, you sit back on a recumbent. The wide | | | | automatically pay more attention to you because |
| padded seat is comfortable and there is virtually no | | | | these bikes are still not something you see on the read |
| stress on your knees and back. | | | | everyday. They are looking at your more often than |
| Riding one of these bikes is somewhat like driving a | | | | not just to check out the bike and trying to understand |
| car. You are sitting back like you would behind the | | | | how it works. |
| wheel. It's also very relaxing and allows you a full view | | | | It is amazing at the many differences between these |
| net only a front of you, but to the sides as well. | | | | two bikes. You will quickly begin to enjoy the many |
| One of the things you will really like on a recumbent is | | | | benefits of recumbent bikes, not to mention the |
| going downhill. It is so much fun, and you can really build | | | | increased fun they provide. |