Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Be optimistic! A normal bike suits most cyclists very well. If you had an impairment or deformity that made a recumbent necessary you'd probably already be aware of it.
After the bike fit, much less pain. It was a great and educational experience as well. And at 200W, I'm only 3MPH slower than on the recumbent on flats. But I'm also a full MPH faster on a 10% uphill grind. So, so far so good! I'm not feeling like 125 miles is doable yet, but I know other people do it on upright bikes. The other advantage is being able to stand on very rough roads.