Since you are a roadie, you're likely looking at your best alternative to a road bike in a Bacchetta like stick bike. Rans and Schlitter also make great stick bikes. For the feel of the sport, speed and balance, cornering etc, the stick bike can't be beat. There is so little stress on the shoulders, wrists and back it's hard to believe until you ride one. Trikes are great for stability and ease of use but sitting so low to the ground, especially on city streets or country roads, many find scary. And don't worry about the awkward feel on your first rides on a stick bike. That will disappear over a few rides. I've had mine for 5 months and the comfort allows me to ride again, and hours at a time now. Only disadvantages to a DF road bike is the inability to stand on the pedals on very steep hills, (mild to moderate hills you may likely go faster on a recumbent as you can push into your seat) and at speeds where you are almost at a stop and trying to turn is more difficult. But waiting for a light to turn, you can, like on a DF bike, stand almost still pointed straight ahead.

Ride one for 20 miles and you may never go back to a DF bike.