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