I have few thoughts about bikepacking on recumbent bike.
Because of the weight distribution I don’t see any difference in the ridability and handling. The issue with flexing bike when loaded with bags isn’t noticeable when riding only when you need to push it.
But the hills are killing me it isn’t ideal without the bags but with them it is brutal.
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On a regular bike you can stand and put your entire weight on a pedal. Not much harder than walking up a stairway.
On a recumbent, you’re pushing sideways, and your back is going into your seat even as your feet push forwards. The weight of your body doesn’t help, and you’re not using your muscles as effectively.
On an upright bike, hard pedalling is a whole body exercise, with the swaying side-to-side. Body weight is a force limiter. I’ve found it easier to pedal hard on a recumbent, against the seat back. One of my knees hurts now. It’s a bummer that the upper body doesn’t get exercise.
I don’t know what you mean by “pushing sideways” in this case - that only applies to foot-steered Flevo bikes/trikes.