Transitioning from a standard road setup to a recumbent changes the entire physics of how you interact with the pavement. Upright bikes rely on a specific set of intuitions regarding balance and weight distribution that do not translate when the center of gravity is dropped. There is a distinct difference between how these machines behave during a slow crawl versus a high speed descent.
At low speeds, there is often a noticeable wobble that requires a different approach to balance than the micro-adjustments used on a road frame. You cannot simply lean into a turn the same way you would when attacking a punchy climb on a stiff frame. However, as the speed increases, the stability profile shifts. The confidence felt at higher velocities is a different animal entirely compared to the tentative feeling of a slow turn in a parking lot.
It is a mistake to equate high speed stability with universal stability, as they are separate mechanical experiences. A bike that feels locked in during a fast descent might still feel twitchy during a low speed maneuver. The intuition built from years of upright riding can actually hinder the process of finding the natural balance point on a recumbent, as the physical feedback is entirely different.
How do you adjust your balance technique to manage low speed wobble without relying on the muscle memory from an upright bike?
Beyond the balance, does the perceived stability at high speeds change your line choice through a corner compared to a traditional road bike?