The Miklink trailer is capable of tackling any terrain that can be ridden or pulled, and was designed especially for large loads in Africa. As most journeys are well withing cycling range, there is a new group of commuters who use recumbents. For the converted, these are the next natural development beyond the upright safety. The position is vastly more comfortable, and the lowered seating makes the braking more positive for quicker stopping. A lot as been made of their aerodynamic efficiency, but this is a bonus that is irrelevant to many users.
Many riders prefer the position as it is easier to mount and more suitable for older riders.
For those who like to use their heads as much as their legs, recumbents can be incredibly fast. A thousand kilometres in 24 hours was recently reached in a velodrome, and the hour record for a faired recumbent is 22km further than the world UCI-recognised record of 55km. They are less affected by headwinds than conventional bikes. For touring recumbents can accept low mid-point panniers that increase the tourers stability and give additional capacity. This model is rack-equipped with an integral storage bay behind the seat.