I, too, purchased an action bent. I got the Jetstream II under seat steering. I've had my problems with it but overall I am very satisfied with what I got for the price I paid. I obviously didn't get to test ride it before I bought it but considering I had never ridden a recumbent or even seen one in real life that wasn't really an issue with me. I knew I could ride bikes and I knew I'd like the one I picked out.

After about 300 miles on the bike the chain holder thing (sorry, my vernacular is limited) came off the frame. I emailed the importer and he offered to pay to have it repaired. It turned out a local auto body shop welded it back on at no charge so it turned out good for everyone.

Maybe I'm in the camp that just doesn't know any better. I'm sure a greenspeed or whatever is a nicer bike but I grew up riding Huffys in a world of Schwinns so I'm not really about bike clout. I just ride because I enjoy it. I suppose ignorance is bliss and I'm one ignorant and blissful rider.