Is it more difficult to climb hills on a recumbent bike than a conventional bike?

Can you answer AVA’s question about Exercise?:

I am not a physicist but there must be some scientific explanation about the hill climbing characteristics of a recumbent bike vs. a conventional bike. From my belief about leverage, a conventional bike would be much superior to a recumbent.

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Based on physics, is it more difficult to climb hills on a recumbent bike than a conventional bike?

Can you answer AVA’s question about Exercise?:

I am not a physicist but there must be some scientific explanation about the hill climbing characteristics of a recumbent bike vs. a conventional bike. From my belief about leverage, a conventional bike would be much superior to a recumbent.

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