Sport-touring trikes

Sport-touring are the workhorses of the recumbent trike world.  You can kit out sport-touring trikes for speed, upgrading tires and drivetrain parts.  Or you can leave them in stock form a fitness bike that will grow with your abilities.  You can load them for touring or commuting, or leave them light for zippy day rides.

They usually come with a 26″ rear wheel, giving higher gearing and a smoother ride at speed.  Or they can often be equipped with a smaller 20″ rear wheel to make it lighter, more compact and maneuverable.

Many of these models have a folding option for extra portability.  Some offer suspension for additional comfort in sub-optimal riding conditions.

These trikes sit higher than fast trikes, so access is easy, but they sit lower than casual trikes, giving more stability when whipping through a turn at the bottom of a big hill.  The frames are stiff, so you’ll be efficient as you hammer up the next climb.

Upshot:

If you aren’t sure what you want, this is the category to look at.