Originally Posted by
Phil_gretz
You can do it, you'll have to gear down and be ready to spin and control your descending speeds. I wouldn't want to be taking on 5+ mile, 7+ degree climbs all the time, though, but I personally don't have great power reserves. Where in CO are you, and what kind of "hills" are you talking about?
I'm from Boulder, CO but I'm living in South Central PA for the time being. (Boy do I miss home!!!) It's very hilly around here. (Rolling hills) Grade are anything from nothing to 7-10 %. Ouch!!!