Originally Posted by Sayre Kulp

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.