maybe, maybe not. i have bullhorns on my bike, a bit below my saddle but not a huge drop. the horn part is good for out of the saddle stuff, when i need to get out of the saddle up a steep hill. for longer stuff, i scoot back on my saddle a significant amount and i keep my hands on the flats. scooting back helps me spin more smoothely. climbing isn't all about where your hands are. try also different saddle positions.