The downside to recumbents (and to any bike) is the fact that if you want to shop, you can't. Even if you use a lock, it will still be stolen. That's sad because I've often wished I could bike to the grocery store and back home. I'm sure I'd get there but my bike would most likely be gone when I exit the store to go home. We all know which bike locks are best against theft, but even the best locks are not that difficult to remove from a bike by a thief. I have often wished it were not against the law to electrify my bike locks. It would do me good to see a thief get the shock of his life. Unfortunately, bikes are for fun, not for shopping.
