I am an 72 year old recumbent rider. I started out on a RANS Tailwind in 2005, and when I retired in 2008, I rewarded myself with a RANS Stratus LE. I think bents are fantastic, and wish I had obeyed an urge to get one years ago. You can ride all day with no pain. I have ridden with the local Lincoln bike club since the early 80's, and also ride with the County Cruisers a recumbent club in Omaha.