{"id":170179,"date":"2018-09-03T09:02:46","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T09:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=170179"},"modified":"2018-10-08T11:40:14","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T11:40:14","slug":"get-bent-with-reclining-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/09\/03\/get-bent-with-reclining-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Bent with Reclining Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget about UCI-approved bicycles \u2013 lie back and relax as we demystify the world of recumbents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of us<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This walk-through of the excellent Catrike 700 demonstrates that fans of \u2018bent cycling are just like the rest of us chain-greasers. Bentheads are just as fond of carbon, and they like valuable performance-enhancing components. Most importantly, they love talking about their rides.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Weight and wheels are important \u2013 especially as the three-wheel option offers serious performance enhancements. Unlike upright trikes. You may lose some of your turning circle, but a trike is undeniably more aerodynamic than even the best Tour de France TT bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another love<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to sneer at anything weird or different – so you must admire the JaYoe nation whose mission statement is about embracing different experiences. A recumbent is definitely that \u2013 check out this video where they visit a \u2018bent shop for the first time and fall in love with the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Matt and Ryan visited the famous Bent Up Cycles<\/a> in North Hollywood to consult the gurus of all things supine. Among the more unusual discoveries of how unflattering the laid-back pose is when it comes to your gut. But one thing\u2019s for sure \u2013 JaYoe fell in love with the \u2018bent experience.<\/p>\n

Bike vs trike<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to make any cycle aerodynamic \u2013 it\u2019s the rider\u2019s body that ruins the profile. So, a supine position makes it easier for the designers to reduce the aerodynamic profile \u2013 and a recumbent bicycle is, arguably, more aerodynamic than a tricycle.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

For bike\u2019s centre of gravity to sit as low as a trike\u2019s you\u2019d have to make an impractically long vehicle \u2013 so recumbent bikes are usually higher off the ground than trikes, and the payoff is handling that\u2019s twitchy enough\u2026 that it\u2019s like learning to ride a bike for the first time.<\/p>\n

Trikes can climb<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a myth that trikes can\u2019t climb \u2013 they can. At least as well as the rider can. Sure, you can\u2019t rest your quads by jumping out of the saddle to use your calves and glutes – but you do have an ace up your sleeve. Check out the climbing in this promo video from ICE.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

A good seat on a recumbent, like racing seats in a sportscar, will hold your body firmly in place. This reduces stress on your core and gives an efficient transition of power from your legs to the pedals. But if you also have a strong core \u2013 imagine the gains.<\/p>\n

Versatile<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So now that we\u2019ve established that \u2018bents are efficient and fast, it\u2019s worth noting that they\u2019re very adaptable. If you don\u2019t have the use of your legs but still fancy a cycle, just reposition the trike so the two wheels are at the back and the single wheel at the front. And let all hell break loose.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

We do not condone the completely irresponsible behaviour of either cyclist, but if you want to see how fast a \u2018bent can go \u2013 look no further. Think you might want to try a recumbent? Go sleep on it. I give it a week before you want to give one a test-ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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