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veloman said:1KW said:i want a recumbent now, any negatives to one? Only thing i see is <5mph stability, and most have vbrakes
I think they are great for long commutes on open roads, or traveling. Not so hot for inner city stop n go / sidewalk cut-through, potholes, etc. The other main downsides is they take up more space to store or park at racks, possibly less visible in traffic, back sweat in the summer, not as good on poor pavement (can't unweight the bike). Not able to apply as much power to the pedals.
Overall, I like them, but it's not my everyday choice for an ebike setup.
Brent Bolton of Eco speed fame rides a recumbent. i see lots of recumbents with assist. i have even see the big cargo trike that look like milk wagons or bread trucks in china with assist. big curtis controller and chain from motor to rear axle under the load.