Originally Posted by
Doug5150
Sun and Cycle Genius are two bent companies that have lower-priced models--"lower priced" here meaning starting at around $1000 or so.
RANS has the crank-forwards which start at around $1100 and are somewhat-uprights (not exactly recumbents). They use a extra-large seat but you'd have to test one to see if it would work for you or not.
FWIW - I ride a RANS Zenetik Pro and can offer some insight on the CF bikes if the OP is interested.
Also, this coming Wednesday I'm going to check out various models from Performer Recumbents. They appear to be priced more toward the entry-level yet seem to stand up fairly well next to manufacturers like Catrike and others, at least on paper. I'll post a review with some price information towards the end of this coming week.