>>1181210Bents don't handle the same way an upright does, and don't have the same maneuverability, especially at low speeds or on rough terrain, and they lack the visibility of an upright. They're great for cruising long distances on good roads, and they are very fast when on level ground, but they aren't ideal for getting around in a city where you need to be seen easily, to be able to see over cars, and to make tight turns. On an upright, you can handle rough ground, and jump up or down curbs without too much trouble, because you can lift yourself up with your legs and use your legs to absorb bumps and to momentarily take your weight off the bike so it can roll over obstacles. You can also swerve your wheels around a pothole will still going in a straight line overall. On a bent that isn't an option, you go straight ahead and whatever goes under your wheels you feel fully. You don't have the same low speed control and you typically have a very wide turning circle, even on short wheel base bents because you don't have the same balance control you do on an upright. Also, many models have small front wheels, which means that hitting a bump or pothole will be much worse than with a regular 700c wheel.
They are fun, but they're best as a secondary vehicle to an upright
