I cut back riding about 10 years ago when my DF just became too uncomfortable. Now I've lost a lot of weight and am back in the saddle, but I'm not finding the comfort I need to really get into a routine that involves longer rides.

Back when I first stepped off the DF, I tested several recumbents and really liked the Longbikes Eliminator. I can't tell if they are still in business (seems the web site hasn't been updated for at least 5 years)--does anybody know?

Also, it's clear that the recumbent landscape has changed a lot in 10 years with many companies gone and trikes taking a prominent place in the market. As much as I love riding a tadpole on the local MUP, I don't see using one on streets for the kind of riding I'll be doing, so I think it's a bicycle recumbent for me. I need something with a rack since I run errands by bike when I can. I eventually hope to tour, but that is probably a couple years out and I'd probably be ready to upgrade and spend a bit more at that time.

If Longbikes is still around, the Eliminator is sadly outside my price range. This has me looking to used recumbents and it looks like they come up on craigslist (metro DC here) with some frequency in the $400-700 range I have in mind. I'm 6'2 and 210 lbs (down from 260 and shooting for 180 or less).

I appreciate suggestions on what brands/models to seek out and which to avoid. Thanks!