Originally Posted by
Geoff326
putting a block under the front wheel while on a trainer will not simulate climbing, except for maybe the position of your body. there is no force that will make your wheel spin backwards which would be felt while actually climbing a hill.
The position of your body is VERY important and one of the reasons climbing is different than flatland riding. As for force to make the wheel spin backwards? I usually am moving forward on climbs. If I was simulating a trackstand on a climb, I suppose my wheel would have to spin backwards, but outside of that, it is not necessary. Climb resistance is simulated through either the trainer resistance or gearing resistance. I assure you that climbing can be improved on a trainer, but not with a 2 inch block. One needs to simulate the grade to stress the correct areas.