| Recumbent bicycles are special type bicycles in | | | | Recumbent bicycles are mainly used for exercise. |
| which the rider is seated as in a chair. The back | | | | As they provide different benefits for men and |
| of the rider is supported and the rider's legs are | | | | women, most physicians and personal trainers |
| extended forward to pedals. They give a very | | | | recommend them for people of all fitness levels. |
| relaxed riding position with no weight on the | | | | They offer you a few cardio exercises that put |
| wrists. They also provide a natural view. | | | | no force on your knees and other joints. Since |
| Recumbent bicycles are more comfortable to | | | | their seats are much larger than other exercise |
| operate than normal bicycles and are great for | | | | bicycles, they are perfect for people who are |
| touring and day rides. | | | | overweight. Athletes choose these bicycles as a |
| Recumbent bicycle designs date back to the | | | | challenge. Recumbent bicycles are easy to use |
| middle of the 19th century. But they became | | | | even for people with back and knee problems. |
| popular only recently. Depending on the length, | | | | Compared with traditional upright bicycles, |
| there are three types of recumbent bicycles - | | | | recumbent bicycles have several advantages. |
| long wheel base (LWB), short wheel base (SWB), | | | | Their steering and handlebars are placed above |
| and compact long wheel base (CLWB). Most of | | | | the seat at shoulder level or below the seat. As |
| them are powered by pedaling with legs. But | | | | the rider's body is comfortably maintained in a |
| some types are hand powered. | | | | sitting position, there will not be any stress |
| Recumbent bicycles are more expensive than | | | | mounting on the hands. Their aerodynamic designs |
| other bicycles, but the costs are coming down all | | | | make long distance ridings free from saddle sores, |
| the time as the market expands. | | | | neck strains, and wrist pain. |