Folding Bike Technology
(Folding bicycles show some of their best advantages when they are regularly used in inter-modal travel -- part of the trip is by plane, train, bus, boat, etc.
The various models folding bikes demonstrate great diversity, which generates
endless debate among aficionados about relative attributes; such as weight,
stiffness, speed of assembly, compactness, number of gears, wheel size, price,
etc. Invariably, with the strength of one attribute there is a compromise
in another category. In the end the best mix of attributes is very
personal to the user and how they plan to use the bike. Despite what you
might be told by others, we have not found one where "one-size-fits-all". But
don't misconstrue this, we believing that the technology, in all its diversity,
is a great asset in facilitating additional non-motorized transportation and one
of these bikes might be right for you.)
Recumbent Bicycle Technology
Recumbent means to
recline. Recumbents have their advocate just because they are recumbent, but
they also significant because they provide back support and a different body
positions which can be very helpful for people with various conditions that make
riding traditional bicycles difficult -- back and neck pain and carpal tunnel
syndrome. If you are shopping for a recumbent you are going to have to sort
through the several styles of bikes, each with its own advantages and drawbacks.
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