>>1247387There's a place for recumbents but here are the main reasons why I don't own one.
Disclaimer: There are striking differences between recumbents & upright bikes. As recumbents vary widely, the advantages & disadvantages listed below may apply to different types to different degrees or not at all.
While the riding position is comfortable & removes stress from the arms, it cannot easily be varied during a ride. In a more reclined position, the weight is spread evenly between the back & the buttocks. The rider of a conventional bike can stand on the pedals to allow his legs to take the shock of a severe bump in the road. The recumbent rider cannot.
It is difficult to jerk the front wheel(s) of recumbents onto curbs or other obstacles. As the front wheel of a recumbent bike is often small, driving onto full height curbs can be very risky even w/ suspension.
