Originally Posted by
Wildwood
To answer the titled question: 'Any kind of bike that encourages a body to ride. With a smile.'
Traditional, recumbent, or trike doesn't really matter.
This is the correct answer. Ride what you like for so long as you are able!
I'm not surprised that our 'bent advocates are located in relatively flat terrain. A recumbent in my part of the country (Cumberland Plateau / Smoky Mountains) is nothing less than a slow-motion torture device. Flatland good. Steep climbs . . . very bad.