Either way, this is one of the most unique, innovative designs to hit the bike scene in a long time, and Recumbents are quickly becoming part of mainstream bike culture. But the comfort and the reclined position of the seat are a bit misleading. This customer, among others, seems to feel that this unusual design could not possibly be made for serious riders.
Professional cyclists are able to maintain much higher speeds.
The reason for this dramatic increase in speed is a drastic decrease in aerodynamic resistance. Check out our Recumbent Bicycles page to find out more about what we offer, or to get more info.