Originally Posted by
MinnMan
For example, compared to this guy with whom I ride pretty frequently, I'm a better climber, but it's because I'm stronger while sitting. If we're both standing, he powers past me..
I'm not sure why it matters unless you are racing but many riders only stand to stretch or realx muscles. I also rarely stand but if I'm in friendly competion with a buddy, I'll let him stand and pull aways all he wants if I'm a stronger seated climber. Eventually I'll pass him again and they never get far before blowing up.
If I were racing and needed to sprint for the win on a hill top finish, then I'd worry about my out of the saddle uphill sprint.
