Originally Posted by
finch204
Is it really that awkward climbing hills on a hybrid bike? I mean a hybrid bike with flat bars and bar ends seem like an easier way to climb. The wider bars open up your chest area more so you can breathe better and the bar ends allow you to pull up on the bar as you pedal. The main benefit road bikes have for climbing is that they are generally a lot lighter than a hybrid bike.
Maybe not, but I certainly don't like it. I compromised by extending the stem by 20mm so I can get more leverage off saddle. Most hybrid frames have longer top tubes to make up for shorter stems with an ideal "more upright" position for the rider.
OP, I'm on a 2017 BMC AC01.