If money is no object, I'd look at the Bacchetta Carbon 2.0 or something like that. It would keep up with anything. The Strava speeds I see on those things is impressive.

Contrarian that I am, I don't think it helps to test ride recumbents if you are new to them. They will all feel weird. You might as well go with what's available and get used to it.

I went with Bacchetta SWB because it was available. Right now I'm renting a LWB and really like it: much more stable at slow speeds during climbing. I'd like to have both at hand, depending on what kind of terrain I'm riding.

BTW, if there is no dealer nearby, Bacchetta will ship a fully assembled bike to your door.