Originally Posted by
Super D
The difference in frame physical properties and energy transmission is definitely measurable, just as aero, weight and any other physical attribute is. The data is with Scott's engineers, and whoever endeavors to conduct a comprehensive analysis and comparison. Whether or not I find data remains to be seen. Whether the differences are significant or negligible remains to be seen as well.
I'm not speculating, I'm searching for information.
sorry, but I believe you are mistaken. If the differences were significant enough to measure, manufactures and others would have shared that difference long ago.
Provided the two bikes are the same weight and fit with the same tires, your climbing speed is going to be the same. The forces applied to the pedal on a long climb are low and are not going to result in energy dissipation in the frame.
There are significant differences between the two frames you are looking at but climbing efficiency isn't one of them.