>>439747It really depends on the type of recumbent.
There are tons of different kinds, lowracers, mediumracers, highracers, faired recumbents, understeer recumbents, long wheelbase, short wheel base, etcetera, so it is hard to tell. The turning radius varies greatly. But overall, they turn a little less well than a nifty road bike but they turn adequate enough for almost all situations (except maybe lowracers, they are not really good for in the city.)
Yeah, they can go over a curb but it's not really comfortable to do that as you cannot stand on the pedals.
But they have a lot of pro's, that is:
Aerodynamics
Comfort (no strain at all, however, your body needs to get used to the riding position, this takes maybe 30 miles)
Overall healthier position
Better visibility around you and on the landscapes
A lot of luggage capability (tour versions)
Cons:
Relatively expensive
Not very good on hills or off road
Not as maneuverable as a road bike
Not as socially accepted (if you care about that)
If you plan to go all terrain I can advise a mtb. If you plan on touring on long open roads and distances I can highly recommend a recumbent.
