ABSTRACT
The results indicate that recumbents are generally more comfortable, more efficient and safer than upright bicycles. Advantages are more comfortable sitting and looking around, more efficient and thus faster cycling, and better safety (stability is at least equal, better overview, better brake properties because of bicycle geometry and the location of the center of gravity, and less damage when falling because it is not the head that hits the ground first). Disadvantages are the price, getting on and off takes slightly more time, looking over the shoulder may be more difficult and adjusting for leg length takes some effort.
