Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
I have wondered if some bikes climb better because they are stiffer or is it just weight. A lighter bike will climb better? I have a Calfee Tetra Pro which is a good all around bike. Calfee makes a bike called a Dragonfly which cost $1,000 more and the frame is a half pound lighter. The bike is also stiffer.
Not significantly, unless your bike is unusually heavy or noodley.