Benefits

Other than sheer fun there are many reasons why riding a recumbent trike is preferred over a traditional upright...

Spreading your body weight over a much larger area than on a conventional bike explains “recumbent comfort”.

Here's a funny video on why you shouldn't (tongue in cheek) ride a bicycle. 

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A much more comfortable seat reduces or eliminates back, neck, shoulder, and butt pain ~ even the next day.

No wrist pain, wrist pressure, or numb hands from bearing your weight. 

Eliminates prostate pressure in men.

Smaller frontal area means better aerodynamics which have allowed recumbent (bikes) to set every bicycle speed record. (86.50mph / 139.45kph).

The heads up position lets you enjoy the scenery instead of the grit on the road.

In the event of an accident, there is a shorter distance to fall and the rider will fall feet first instead of head first.

The high seat back allows you to leverage more pedal power by pushing with your back against the seat. Human power is maximized under these conditions.

The feet up position is more physiologically efficient because the body can circulate blood more effectively, providing more oxygen to the muscles.

They are virtually impossible to flip forward (endo).

Better stability – loose gravel, sand, ice, tire blowouts, etc. will not send a trike crashing to the ground.

Ride during the winter – better stability equals much safer riding!

Do you have trouble balancing? No problem with a trike.

No need to drop a foot off the pedal in tight turns to protect against wipeouts.

Leaning into the turns makes cornering on a trike fun. They handle like a sports car or go-cart – with practice you can even brake-steer.

Pull up to a stop and never put your foot down on the road.

No wasted energy balancing the trike on those slow steep climbs.

Easier to track a straight line while climbing.

If needed, you can stop and rest on a climb without tipping over.

More respect from motorists, they slow down and give you a wider berth when passing – primarily out of sheer curiosity.

No need for a kickstand or leaning post. Just apply the parking brake (s).

Great platform for attaching accessories.

Instant celebrity status – you may be the first person in your neighborhood with a trike – people will know who you are.