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I have found that for me mashing works better than spinning on long climbs. I was attempting my demon hills by low gear and pedal fast to keep momentum like everyone said but I would run out of air way before the top and had to stop. I have started riding them to completion now by pedaling slowly (about 50-60) in not the lowest gear then when my legs start to tire catch a gear and keep the same cadence. First attempt right to the top without feeling like I was going to die. Now I can ride up a little faster by not going to low gear till almost to the top. Don't forget as you climb RELAX !!! Don't death grip the bars and tense up because it will squeeze the air right out of you. I do bend forward but barely hold the bars. That is when I get the best climb.