I ride recumbents. comfortable over the long haul, fast once you learn to ride one. many are very well built. from personal experience i recommend bikes from RANS and Lightfoot. (google them.) used bikes are available if you look- try craigslist or
bentrider online.

the electra bikes are nice too. also check out the RANS crank forward bikes, on their website. used ones are out there; again, check bentrider online.

the best bike is the one you will ride.

happy trails- dave