Recumbent bikes popular choice for distance riders, those seeking speed

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Recumbent bikes popular choice for distance riders, those seeking speed Massillon Independent

Massillon, OH - Recumbent bikes might not be ideal for riders of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, but flat-surface riders looking for speed should check them out.

A recumbent bicycle is a bike that places the rider in a laid-back, reclining position. Many recumbent riders choose the design for efficiency reasons, as the rider's weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area and supported by the back and buttocks.

John Cowgill, a bike mechanic at Ernie's Bike Shop, 135 Lake Ave. NW, said recumbent rides are easier on the neck and spine for people who have health issues. The bikes are also popular among riders with handicaps or disabilities, and more extreme riders interested in "speed and long-distance trips" on flat surfaces.

"They can be recreational bikes or those designed for handicapped riders," Cowgill said. "You can go longer distances on flat surfaces, because they're lower to the ground and more aerodynamic."

Cowgill noted that people riding a standard mountain bike or road bikes, such as a 10-speed, average about 50 mph as a high speed on flat terrain. Recumbent bikes can add 20 to 30 mph to that amount, he said...

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Greetings - I just wrote a review on my fastest bike, the RANS Stratus 700. A terrific combination of comfort and speed (it's really fast)... Look for it under the "Recumbents" section.

 

This article is so full of disinformation it's unbelievable. A road bike averages up to 50mph?? A recumbent is yet another 20-30 more??? And the price comparisons were oversimplified and ridiculous.
It also makes recumbents, especially trikes, appear to be only good for those with health or mobility issues. I have neither and enjoy riding both because they are fun and they make sense.
And finally, this article was written in 2016. How it is just now making it into the news feed I have no idea!

 

You are correct! That's funny because I didn't actually read the above article, I just posted my comment... Still, check out my Stratus write-up on the other thread.

 

I looked before, but the hyperlink "Rans" takes me to https://phoenixbikewrx.com/ . Is your Rans article posted on their home page?

 

Sorry, the hyperlink to Rans, above, was automatically generated, and not intended by me (AI?)

It's on this site, under "Recumbent Discussions" - it's titled "Review: Rans Status 700" let me know what you think. It even has pretty pictures!