I recommend the cheap recumbent, EZ-1, designed by the makers of the classy Tour Easy touring recumbent. I ride a BikeE recumbent myself, but they went out of business. My bro has an EZ-1. They're not the lightest, fastest, or coolest recumbent, but they have the ergonomics of a $1500 bike and are a blast to ride. They start at $500. The EZ-1 is a comfortable workhorse that lets you stay in the saddle for a *long* time.

--Mark Crane

EZ-1 Recumbent
$625
Easy Racers