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From: Tallahassee, Florida USA
Bikes: Pedal Force ZX3, Gary V Titanio, 1985 Cinelli Supercorsa, 1981 Pogliaghi, 1995 Casati Ellisse, Cinelli Softmachine hardtail, Surly Pugsley
#2? Simple.
A back-on-the-saddle climbing position is best; unfortunately, the direction of travel of the rear wheel while moving forward tends to throw turds into your seat tube and rear brake. This is assuming you don't have enough pressure built up to toss them over the back of the wheel.