NickM
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Trikes are terrific fun downhill - they will always drop bikes on twisty descents, because you don't worry about falling over or leaving the ground on a bump. They are slower in other circumstances, but not by all that much - the extra weight and rolling resistance are somewhat compensated by the very low seat height (and thus improved aerodynamics). A Catrike 700 might suit you - Ian Fardoe, BHPC publicity man, rides one and comes to most of our race meetings.
You say that speed is a main concern, but I bet fun matters just as much... the thing is, riding a recumbent is very different, even if it is still cycling. When you are enjoying yourself so much, performance numbers and comparison with other bikes seem to assume much less significance. Hence the well-known phrase or saying "recumbent grin" - like this:
You say that speed is a main concern, but I bet fun matters just as much... the thing is, riding a recumbent is very different, even if it is still cycling. When you are enjoying yourself so much, performance numbers and comparison with other bikes seem to assume much less significance. Hence the well-known phrase or saying "recumbent grin" - like this: