Re:They're all anachronisms anyway... (Score 1)

Admittedly, there are some recumbents that I'd never be caught dead on, but there are some models that are downright sexy.

Optima (http://www.optima-cycles.nl/eng/2.htm) and Challenge (http://www.challengebikes.com/ch-01/ch-frameset-e n.html) are just two brands that come to mind.

Uphills... well, gearing and conditioning should handle that.

As for visibility... IMHO, recumbents are hard NOT to notice, they're so damn wierd looking. Add a few LEDs for night anyway.

Don't feel bad, I don't even have one yet, and my friends and fiancee are giving me hell.