It's the only book that's all about recumbent bicycles. It covers everything: history, science, sports, touring, city-use, innovations, design and home-building. It's written both for beginners and for experts. It is unbiased as regards makes and models of bikes. Instead, it explains the effects of all the various features found on recumbents, offering pro's and con's while leaving it to the reader to consider their own needs.
Recumbents are the most varied bikes on earth in terms of intended design goals, so radically different models can still be great bikes depending on a rider's needs. All types get plenty of respect in this book! With this info and insight, plus plenty of test-riding, anyone can find the right bike for them! ...Or just learn what's really going on with these bikes, for the first time.
The first two editions sold thousands, with rave reviews. This 2nd printing of the fully-revised 3rd edition offers hundreds of B&W and color photos (many new for this edition), updated manufacturer and resource listings, and current news.