Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
Yeah, as a former swimmer/diver, I discovered early that upper body weight is a liability for hill climbing. As I move into, er, a 'more mature' age, I'm also finding that MIDDLE body weight has the same effect.