Laying down bikes. What's the deal then?

[Garlick]

I've seen a few chaps riding bikes where they are almost laying down while riding, and to be seen in traffic they have a flag on a pole attached to the bike.

Feet first with front mounted pedals, and normally ridden by odd looking chaps.

What are they? Are they any good? Why?

I can't even find a picture of one to help me explain, so I hope you know what I am on about.......

[Garlick]

Not like that, th efeet are much further forward....over the front wheel perhaps.

[Garlick]

Recumbents!

Thank you. Not for me it must be said, they look very wobbly and (as some have said) hard to see.

[Garlick]

Anyone had a go on one?

[Garlick]

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