Well, I believe in diversity. I have SEVEN recumbents. The only kind I do not have is a MBB Cruzbike type. NEVER do I get the desire to haul out one of my two uprights to ride.
My fastest so far is a Rapbobike FWD low racer. But fast often means twitchy and punishing ride. I would never ride the Rapto on a century.
For long distance I would use my LWB faired Goldrush with Rotor crank.
The most comfortable so far is my old Vision R-40 USS, although my Barcroft Dakota with Tweener bars and Rans seat comes close.
My Rans V-Rex with suspension fork is not fast, but is a good errands around town bike, smoothing out the bumps.
My latest is a used Challenge Serian SL with USS. But like the Raptobike, it is twitchy and demands attention. I wrecked 2nd time out with it and broke a vertebra. I am going to fatter tires!
So I agree that variety is nice, and there is an optimum bike for every task. Don't have any desire for a trike, though. They are not practical for driving on the road and are hard to transport, heavier, and more expensive.
Last edited by Henrius; 02-11-22 at 07:22 AM.