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A Bicycle Trip Down The River
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The Pro's Of Recumbent Biking
You've noticed them on the trail and thought, "gee, that looks
so easy, and comfortable!" Welcome to the world of recumbent
bikes, or "bents" as they are sometimes called by enthusiasts.
Ask anyone who owns one and they'll tell you that riding a
recumbent bike is outrageously comfortable.
When you are riding a recumbent bike you are leaning back, as if
you are sitting in a chair with a back support. No sore butt or
chaffed legs. No sore back! Your legs are out in front of you,
as they are if you are driving your car. Your butt is
comfortably cushioned in a nice wide seat.
It will take time to get used to the feel of handling a
recumbent bike. Recumbent bicycles have steering located above
the seat or under the seat. The above seat steering handlebar is
located about shoulder height. If you dangle your arm down at
your sides in your chair that is approximately where the below
seat handlebars are located. The type of steering your choose is
totally your preference, both have about the same ease
of
control.
You will need to decide what type of recumbent bike you want and
how much you can spend. Some ride and handle very smoothly, and
some not so smoothly. Also, you use an entirely different set of
muscles when riding a recumbent bike.
Due to the way that you sit and steer a recumbent bike you will
need to develop new skills for stopping and for climbing hills.
The best part is that in the reclined position your legs are
able to carry a much heavier load easier than when riding a
regular bike, therefore going up hill will eventually be easier
on a recumbent bike. It will however take time for you to
develop the legs to uphill easily on a recumbent bike as you use
different muscle groups than with an upright bike.
Talk with family or friends who may already have a recumbent
bike to get some pointers. Visit a few bike shops and talk to
the pro's about a recumbent bike. Most importantly, enjoy
riding!
About the author:
This article courtesy of http://www.bicycle-facts.com
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