Great input, TYVM!

dzrtcat, though the title of this thread does refer to trikes I welcome all advice as I am new to recumbents. If you read my first post again you will notice that I did address my comment on trikes in the form of a question, and did so as to welcome suggestions on whether or not a trike was neccessery for my needs, and though I am leaning that way I am wanting to try both for sure. As such JanMM's comments on a standard two wheeler recumbent (and anyone elses) are more than welcome

I have found what appears to be a great dealer in rural New York, who has over 100 bikes on site and welcomes test runs on all. And though that is quite a distance I do have a friend I could visit along the way whom I have not seen in quite some time so I was thinking on making the trip and taking advantage of the fact.

Kennytb, TY for the suggestion. Any and all reviews will assist me in my decision. I am one to do my research first before making such an investment as this, hence my registering here in the first place.

bobsk8, I appreciate your suggestions, as will my tail bone too I am sure after a few miles I was looking at the Rover 8 Speed noticing that it has a higher seat than the Path 8 Speed, which I was also looking over. It does not appear to be as sturdy as the Path, but it does cost less, and who can really tell by a picture? I'll just have to try them out to be sure.

And just to clarify...in regards to a seat I did not really mean a true 90 degrees, but rather just a clean angle, whatever the degree...adjustable being the best option of course.

All great advice, and I welcome more...Thanks!