Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I don't suggest standing to accelerate or power up hills. I suggest because it alleviates the constant grind that you can get into on long uphills. It's much harder to do on a loaded touring bike but, thankfully, I have a stiff framed Cannondale that lets me throw the bike from side to side better than the noodly steel frame I used to ride.
My lowest gear on my touring bike, by the way, is a 20 tooth with a 34 in the rear.
I referenced your post because I agreed with your statement about saddle height. My other comments were intended for the original poster. If you thought that I was somehow making negative comments on you or your riding style, I assure you that I was not.