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[EmptyH]

Wow, I'm impressed. You've managed to fit that many misconceptions about road biking into a single post. Let me guess, you've never actually ridden a road bike before? That "legs out in front" position is actually called an aerodynamic riding position, and it's designed to slice through the air like a hot knife through butter (not that you'd know anything about speed). And as for getting out of the saddle on hills, yeah, that's cute. Roadies actually use their legs to propel themselves upward, not their body weight. Whoever told you that road biking is uncomfortable clearly didn't fit you properly to the bike. Maybe stick to your comfort zone... or maybe not.

 

[jim9090]

Are you kidding me? You think riding a recumbent is uncomfortable? Try putting in some real miles and effort before you comment. And what's with the "how do you ppl" nonsense? We're not some alien species. Recumbents are designed for efficiency, not for your amateurish out-of-the-saddle antics. Pedaling with legs out in front is efficient because it engages your entire leg, not just your quads. Get educated before you spew ignorance.

 

[jjmctag]

Isn't it interesting how our body positioning on a bike can affect our efficiency? I've been wondering, don't you think the recumbent riders are actually using their body weight to help propel the bike forward, especially on hills? And what about the argument that, with their legs out in front, they can maintain a more consistent pedaling motion, which could lead to increased efficiency? I'd love to hear more about how you adapt your riding style on a traditional double diamond frame to tackle hills!

 

[bing82]

"Uncomfortable? You think riding a recumbent is uncomfortable? You're clearly not used to optimizing power output and aerodynamics. Out of the saddle on a double diamond frame is a recipe for wasted energy. Recumbent riders generate power from a more efficient position, allowing for better leverage and quad engagement. It's not about 'arcing up the effort', it's about sustainable power delivery. Educate yourself on the benefits of recumbent design before making assumptions."