Originally Posted by SonataInFSharp
I haven't stood on the pedals to climb a hill since I was 12 years old. In fact, I thought you weren't "supposed" to stand--for anything--while riding a bike.
I am not being sarcastic, that is just what I thought.
There are times when standing is necessary such as going over large bumps, going over jumps, trackstanding, and climbing very steep hills like almost straight up.The list is too long to include all instances.
In short, what works for one rider may not work for another rider.