Originally Posted by
Peterson
What's that someone said, it's not about the bike?
I'd rather have more power than a "better" bike. What would have occurred if you two switched bikes.
If you really want to climb better - it's as simple and as difficult as - stronger legs/less weight to carry
I've already lost too much weight. I'm looking at power.
Rowan's about 6 or 7 inches taller than me and rides a much bigger bicycle than I do, so switching bicycles wouldn't work ... however, he wants to build up a carbon bicycle for me like he did with the Merlin.
I do have a bit of weight to lose, which might make things easier ... but I'm not considered "overweight" according to the BMI charts.