Linkage steering can greatly improve both on-road and off-road slow-speed handling. The wide high-rise handlebars that are standard on the Ranger provide a lot of control in the rough and at speed, but the side-to-side motion can be very challenging when climbing at very slow speed in low gear. Even riders who are more cautious and less experienced can enjoy riding moderate trails, as well as forest roads, twin track, pastures and country lanes. The low rearward center of gravity permits very steep descents, with little danger of going over the handlebars. The very high clearance of the crankset and pedals of the Ranger permits travel where uprights may not be able to go, including side-hills where a low pedal would hit on the uphill side of the bike, and past trail-side rocks and boulders, especially those obscured by tall grass and brush. You can follow a steep uphill path by lifting the rear of the bike at the seat back and holding the partial weight of the bike's rear end at your side, while steering the front end up the trail. To clear a log across the trail, you can lift the bike between your legs without fully dismounting. You can easily "dab" (put a foot down) and "draise" (push the bike while seated) to maintain control at very slow speeds. Still, experienced Ranger mountain bike recumbent riders can and do ride trails, enjoying some distinct advantages.
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