Try a RANS if you can
The thing I saw about a couple other "crank-forward" bikes is that they are crank-forward, but they are not "crank-forward enough". -And most still use a regular bicycle saddle, which is a big part of their discomfort problem.
Try one of the Rans bikes if you get the chance. I got a Fusion and it is not as comfortable as my LWB, but it is much more comfortable to ride than a normal upright, and it still rides like an upright. Unlike a recumbent it is easy to ride, people who have only rode "regular" bikes can sit on it and ride around right away. I don't know how fast I could average on it, but I could definitely see riding it long distances (30-50 mile rides wouldn't be too bad).
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