A recumbent bike places the rider in a seated or supine position. Recumbent bikes hold the world speed record for a bicycle and were banned from international racing in 1934.
The back of the rider is supported, and the rider's legs extend forward to pedals that are at about the same height as the seat. Steering the bike is either above- or over-seat steering using a handlebar in front of the rider, or under-seat steering which uses a handlebar under the seat. The wheels of the bike are often smaller and further apart than on an upright bicycle.
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