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Why recumbent bikes?

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Why recumbent bikes?

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Recumbent bikes are bicycles where you stand almost lay down without putting any pressure to your wrists. The back of the rider is supported and the rider’s legs extend forward to pedals that are at about the same height as the seat. Steering is made using a handlebar in front of the rider, or under-seat steering using a handlebar under the seat that extends to the sides. The wheels are often smaller and/or farther apart than on an upright bicycle. They also have the great advantage of reduce the wind resistance as well as being very comfortable. Recumbent hold the world speed record for a bicycle and were banned from international racing in 1934. Back when I suffer severe wrist injuries I searched for a way to start pedaling again without harm my wrists which were still very fragile. I have started with a static recumbent bike but I missed the open air and the wind on my face. Then I started to search for any type of bicycle that do not put pressure under my wrists and I found out rec

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