Congrats on discovering long distance recumbent comfort, Sam and Angi!!!  Very sorry for the circumstances of your accident, but glad you're still here with us, and still riding!   Terrie and I test rode the Seavo and Screamer tandems several times before pulling the trigger last summer, and the Seavo has worked out really nicely.
 
Just watch out for heelstrike in turns, and if you overbalance when stopped and trying to turn the bike (or duckwalking), don't try to hold it up by the handlebars -- grab the back of your seat, instead.  Just sayin'....    
 
Post a couple photos of the two of you on the Seavo, in the Photos section!
 
Are you perhaps riding the Shiner GASP?
 

congrats on both decisions and welcome to the forum.

My name is Rich and I am new to the recumbent experience.  I been an avid mountain biker (all mountain /  free style riding) and road for the last few years but...  My back troubles got the best of me and after spine surgery I am riding once again albeit without the jumps or road gaps   on a Bacchetta Corsa.
 
Lots to learn given the difference in posture and my lack of strength after the lengthy back recovery.  Looking fwd to learn from all ur experiences.

Up in north Fort Worth about 5 miles south of Cabelas.
 Just relocated here from north Ga... That where I did all the MTb riding.

Welcome, Rich...  Since we're so spread out across the NTx region, "pockets" of us get together on an irregular basis.  Keep an eye on the "Upcoming Rides" section, or even put something there yourself, if you have a particular route you have found that you'd like to have some company on...
 
Paul

Hello RBenters…
Thanks for putting the time and effort into having both a support group and this blog!
My name is Jim Reeves and I live in Abilene, Texas. My first love was distance running, but I had that taken from me by a bad chiropractor that ruptured a disc in my back.  I went to riding as a vent for my competitive nature.  I rode the HHH for maybe six years on a Fuji Aloha, but my hip started going out on me--couldn't throw it over the bike unless I laid it over almost on its side.  My wife allowed me to purchase my first recumbent (she might say that was her first mistake)--an HP Streetmachine that I rode to a family reunion up in OK one year. Got there and felt fresh as a daisy. So I tried a trip to Canada. Then attempted San Diego to Destin, FL and got stuck in Alabama, but WOW, these things let you ride without riding your ass off--as you all know what I am talking about, I'm sure.
I now own two Catbike Musashis, a Lightning, and a RANS Screamer tandem, which I might like to sell since it gets little use.
I would like to do the "X"--San Diego to Bar Harbor and then Seattle to the Keys some time soon. I'm just breaking in a new titanium hip….we'll have to see how it works.
I am also interested in maybe trying a team effort at the Hoodoo 500 or possibly the Race Across the West if I can get back up to speed on this hip.
I don't know if there are any folks out there who have had metal hips put in, but all I can think of lately is wiping out in my extremely laid back posture usually results in abrasions to the exact spot that is now the home of my six inch scar.  It is freaking me out just a little.  Sooooo, I just test rode a Catrike 700 at Bonzai Bike shop…….WOW. That is a little sports car!!! But in really tight turns the handles hit me in the scarred up hip. Hmmm. But at least I don't have that fear of falling over on it.  Ideas? Suggestions?

Hi Jim. I am also new to the forum here and it seems to be a good morale helpful crowd.    I am waiting for my back surgery to heal so I can start riding.  I tried to early after surgery and it was not a good plan...  I rode a lot of mountain bikes and road upright frames but spine issues have put a stop to that.  I got me a recumbent that currently sit in he garage as motivation to heal and to try out once I am cleared come spring. Like you I am afraid of falling and reinjurying so for now just taking it easy and letting healing occur.
 
 Bonzai is a good shop run by great guys. I live near that shop. I also ckd out the cat700 and man it is a business looking machine.  I am sure you can cover a lot of ground quickly with the 700.  
 

Welcome.  The 700's steerers are adjustable, but I don't know if the new 20" wheels restrict that too much.