Originally Posted by
Alias530
I don't have a power meter but am considering getting one... I just dunno why I suck ass at climbing. Maybe it's a mental thing. I'm in the top 1% of most of the flat segments on strava but lucky to crack top 50% on climbs.
My guess is you could lose a few pounds. Extra weight won't hurt you much on the flats but has a proportional impact on your climbing performance. In other words, lose 10% and you'll be 10% faster.