I've been getting so much back pain in the last few months--not just lower back, which I've learned how to handle, but also upper back, shoulders, and I figure my neck can't be far behind. It's really keeping my down as far as distance. Even with stopping for a stretch every so often, I can't seem to get past 30-35 miles without getting some pretty awful pain.

So, I'm thinking about making the switch to a recumbent. Has any of you done this? Is there a difficult learning curve involved with adjusting to the different riding position? And what about speed? I'm no speed demon, but I don't want to lose what I've got.

BTW, I'm looking at a Bacchetta Giro 20. I like the Bacchettas, and the Giro 20 seems to be the only model that will fit someone as short as I am. It's a short-wheel base 'bent.

And looking a little further down the road, anybody interested in picking up a sweet, carefully used 2006 Bianchi Veloce 44cm?