Originally Posted by
CAT7RDR
You do realize that you can conquer those hills without a motor?
If you are riding them with the extra weight from a motor/battery, you are likely able to get over the hump under your own power.
22% is pretty tough. I'd guess a substantial percentage of recreational riders could not climb a 22% grade of any distance.
Originally Posted by
fooferdoggie
yes I can at a few mph like I used to on my recumbent. but I much rather put out 450 watts and climb it at 10mph. some of those hills will get my heart rate at 160. thats far more fun then going up them in granny gear.
I've never seen a recumbent on anything like a 22% hill, and I've done some hilly rides where recumbents were present.