A visit to a recumbent shop will probably cure you of any desire. The purple Catrike Expedition pictured above without any of the accessories sells for $2,550 and the Catrike 700 I own is $2,950. See the list of Catrikes here Utah Trikes Catalog - Trikes, Upgrades & Accessories Good trikes (the ones worth owning) just are very expensive.

My CT700 is the third trike I owned since May 2003. It's a serious addiction and there are no 12 step programs for us. It has many benefits though. The comments I get from people who see me riding are always positive and most drivers give me a wide berth when they pass. As to visibility, if you can't see a bright blue 7 foot long object waving an orange flag, you should give up your license and quit driving.