Originally Posted by
gcottay
+1 with a suggestion the OP do some test rides and perhaps some reading at
BentRider Online before purchase.
+1 on test rides. The value of a test ride road trip to a recumbent specialty dealer can't be overstated.
There are a lot of things to get used to if you haven't ridden a recumbent before. I found even the simplest things, like drinking while in motion, to each have their own learning curve. Besides what you learn through the test ride, you'll also be working with a (hopefully) experienced recumbent person. They'll be able to talk you through things like transporting a recumbent by car, rolling it through doors, storage in the house, installing a bike computer and any number of other things that may cross your mind.
Even a medium price range recumbent costs a fair amount of money. It's prudent to do your "due diligence" to avoid making an expensive purchasing mistake.