BIKE: Touring Bike or Recumbent for commute?

[John SomdeCerff]

	Time for another stupid question:
	Which is better for commuting in hot, humid Austin - a standard touring 
bike or a recumbent?  In particular, would a recumbent's seat back get 
your back hot and sweaty like a backpack or do they ventilate OK?  I 
guess the particular seat design would make a difference.  I know Lane 
loves his new Trek 520.  I hope it survived the accident OK.
	The reason I ask is that my old mountain bike needs a lot of work and I 
just turned 40 so maybe a birthday gift of a new bike is in order.
	Thanks.
	John