Out of saddle hill climbing is.....
- Thread starter Coggy
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vickster
Legendary Member
Possibly depends on the ladies in the spin class!!
I was more alarmed by his getting it up with his mates out on the road. I am having flashbacks to the Polish cycling team in their red shorts!!
martint235
Dog on a bike
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If it's a very short sharp hill I may power up it standing but for the majority of hills I'm seated. I find it easier to vary my cadence and therefore acceleration and speed if I'm seated.
As for not being able to go up a 20% seated, the poster obviously needs to get out and practice more.
As for not being able to go up a 20% seated, the poster obviously needs to get out and practice more.
I mix it up depending on the mood and the gearing on the bike I happen to be riding at the time.
Given good technique, nothing bad will happen if you stand for a climb. Nothing bad will happen if you sit for a climb. Do whatever makes you happy and don't over-think it!
Given good technique, nothing bad will happen if you stand for a climb. Nothing bad will happen if you sit for a climb. Do whatever makes you happy and don't over-think it!
Smurfy
Naturist Smurf
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Getting out of the saddle is essential on fixed and single speed. Everyone else just selects a different gear.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
Not essential except on the very steepest graunches. Just sit back, lean forward, and pedal round the stroke. It's one of the few times where you really do pull-up on the pedals.
blazed
220lb+
Wrong.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
martint235
Dog on a bike
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You've got to pay attention when a serious cyclist is giving instruction.I'm sure you know best.
