Do recumbents climb hills?
A good recumbent climbs about the same as a good road bike. You have tremendous leverage against the back of the seat even though you can’t “stand” on the pedals. You will be using a slightly different muscle group so plan on a month or so before your “recumbent muscles” are as strong as your “upright muscles”. After the first month or so you should climb hills about like you would on your regular bike. The best recumbents for climbing have very stable and supportive seat systems and a very efficient chain line.
