and increase fuel efficiency. We’ve covered a few steam bicycles over the years including wood fired and recumbent versions.

Overall, an excellent recumbent bike that's worth the extra money. Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming ...

For such long-distance trips, the preferred style of bike for most is a recumbent. This allows the rider to take a more relaxed position while riding and is much more efficient than an upright bik ...