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Old 06-13-06 | 04:47 PM
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From: Taking a tip from Siu Blue Wind, I too am typing a lengthy passage of text down here to demonstrate the enormous amount of space available should one wish to use it-- in sharp contrast to the avatar text above this part.

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Originally Posted by twahl
Keep riding them, you'll get stronger. If your are pretty much blown before you get to the top, I'd suggest climbing in one gear lower than you are currently using. RPMs are more valuable to most people than brute force when climbing, and it's better for your knees anyway.
+1. You should have the uncomfortable feeling at the base third of the climb that it's too easy. Spinning easily up the majority of the climb means you'll have power to spare at the top and can 'roll over' the summit more quickly.
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