Well, the loaf _IS_ 14-16% for some parts. But it is still only a 2 minute power climb.

Ford, there's this thing on the left side of your bars that's kind of similar to the one on the right side. If you use it, the climbing is easier and you won't need the fancy cassette. Trust me on this. My fat ass will be doing it in either an 11-23 or 12-23 as I've done in the past.