My technique on the ss is to "walk" up the hill- get up out of the saddle but don't worry about speed too much, just let my (ample) weight do the work. This works up to maybe 10-12% grade. Steeper than that, I have to push and pull on the handlebars to keep the pedals going. I guess I don't weigh enough for those steep hills....
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