Originally Posted by bac
As others have stated - practice makes perfect. Also, climbing speed is all about power/weight ratio. Losing weight will get you up the hill just as fast as adding power. So climb, climb, climb ... and drop a few pounds - you'll find another level of climbing by just doing that.
In terms of weight, the standard for a class climber is to be at, or under 2 lbs for every inch of height. Do the math, and see where you are now. Then .................. adjust.
... Brad
Yeah now i can imagine how much low weight will help. I just got my bike which is a bianchi brava. At the time I didn't think the extra weight would matter that much, and the guys at the bike shop said I wouldn't really either. Should have gone for the lighter bike perhaps