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There are pros and cons in the selection of a recumbent or an upright. I would not discourage anyone from trying a recumbent. I have ridden the Linear LWB made by The Bicycleman, Pete Stoll. A LWB recumbent does not fit down my cellar stairs, may weigh more, may not fit on the bus rack, and I like the height of an upright in traffic. My target market is low income commuters on mountain/hybrid bikes and a goal of reducing drag by 25%. Many of the lessons learned apply to scooters and light motorcycles.
A 4 person pedal car with electric assist based on a low drag body such as the Mercedes-Benz C-111 Mk. 3 would interest me some day as a project.
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