Thread: Geometry, gearing and hills - question?
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Old 06-28-12 | 10:09 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Road bikes just make propulsion easier, that's why they can be geared higher than an MTB. If you want a great hillclimbing bike, start with a road bike and gear it like an MTB.
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