is this a big hill

[Angelfishsolo]

Interesting. I answered the post from a MTBers p.o.v. where sitting back will cause you to pull a wheelie.

The positional difference being hight dependant is a new one on me but as they say you live and learn

There are many techniques for hill climbing, a short person needs to slide back on the saddle so that they are pushing forward on the pedals with the heels down, a taller person is supposed to slide forward on the saddle to pedal.

I myself am tall, but I find it easier to slide back on the saddle till my arms are locked straight holding onto the hoods and push forward on the pedals but on very steep hills over about 25% this becomes a bit dodgy to do as you can easily pull a wheely so its then time to move forward on the saddle

Your best bet is do a search on line and try and find something that works for yourself

 

[zacklaws]

Try moving back on the saddle, its surprising how much force you can put on the pedals with your heels down pushing forward to around the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock position instead of up and down and the usual 6 o'clock, especially if your arms are locked straight, preventing your body being pushed backwards. The feet need to be almost as if they are on the pedals of a car

It may be more difficult to do on a MTB with a small saddle, but on a road bike with a Fizik Arione fitted, its possible to go far enough back to be able to almost straighten the leg.

But once again, it will not work on a very steep hill as you'll go over backwards

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I know what will happen if I try that off road and it's not pretty . Will try it when I am on tarmac however

Try moving back on the saddle, its surprising how much force you can put on the pedals with your heels down pushing forward to around the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock position instead of up and down and the usual 6 o'clock, especially if your arms are locked straight, preventing your body being pushed backwards. The feet need to be almost as if they are on the pedals of a car

It may be more difficult to do on a MTB with a small saddle, but on a road bike with a Fizik Arione fitted, its possible to go far enough back to be able to almost straighten the leg.

But once again, it will not work on a very steep hill as you'll go over backwards

 

[on the road]

whats the best way of riding a hill?

The best way is for you to just take it easy, no need for you to attempt the land speed record going up a hill.

 

[zacklaws]

The best way is for you to just take it easy, no need for you to attempt the land speed record going up a hill.

A good hill climbing technique will leave your lungs inside your chest and not hanging downwards outside your mouth.

How you manage it at times can be down to brute force and determination

 

[HLaB]

whats the best way of riding a hill?

Put your foot on the pedal and then the other one in a cyclic manner and try not to fall off.

Seriously, it varies for me.
Long hills I find its good for me to spin up them sitting back and relaxing, if possible monitoring my gears, ie standing up occasionally and upping gears sitting down and lowering gears so I don't run out but you've got to be careful that you don't lock up!
For short sharp hills I like to attack them staying in whatever gear I'm in stay and standing up as I approach the crest of a hill or my cadence drops. For in between hills I like to do something in between

 

[david k]

oh ill have to try the sitting back one, never heard that before, when i see of the hangover ill give it a go, maybe on the flat to start with lol