I started on bents about 10 years ago with a Bike E CT. Put many miles on the little bike. My wife still has her Bike E.
Went to a Cycle Genius Raven 700c and now have a Greenspeed GT 5 trike. I love that trike. it is so comfortable and a blast to ride.
We started riding bents because the little seat and weight on the hands was not so comfortable as we got older. With the bents, we'll ride for many more years. Ken