Question about climbing
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Question about climbing
Postby auswi2 » Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:47 am
I am looking for advise on climbing hills approx 6% - 10% grade. I currently have a 99 branded bike carbon with full 105 5700. (53/39 Crank)
I am just under 6ft and weigh 107kg. My average speed on the flat say over 40ks is about 22kph - 25kph. My goel is to be able to ride with a group on Sat Mornings where the pace is 25kph to 28kph
I normally go up hill in either the biggest cog on the rear or the second biggest cog on the rear sitting down. I have tried standing up but can only do it for a very short time. I would say alot has do do with my weight and overall fitness.
Any advise on changing bike componants or training tips would be great
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:38 am
A Compact crank set would be one solution ie 50/34 rings.
Shimano Tiagra Double 4600 10 Speed Chainset cheaper than a new cassette. Other crank sets on that site too.
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby auswi2 » Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:41 am
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby gururug » Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:47 am
Also force yourself to stand and climb at the base of the hill until you tire, then sit down, drop down the gears and maintain your cadence as best possible. Purely for the purpose of forcing yourself to get out of the saddle more often. After a few weeks, go back to your natural style.
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby auswi2 » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:11 am
Will I notice the differnce with an extra 3 teeth on the biggest rear cog
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:17 am
Yes.auswi2 wrote:Will a 105 cassette 11/28 or a Ultegra cassette 11/28 fit straight onto this bike?? I was looking at Chain Reaction Cycles
Will I notice the differnce with an extra 3 teeth on the biggest rear cog
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I notice the extra couple of teeth. Will you I don't know.
FSA also make a 38 tooth chain ring. The smallest you can put on a 130mm BCD chain ring.
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby antipodean » Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:23 pm
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby familyguy » Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:49 pm
...that's perfectly fine. The more you climb, the better you'll get. Exhibit A: the TdF every year. They hit the big mountains and sprinters abandon all over the shop. Fitness for purpose?antipodean wrote:If you are averaging 25kmh on 40k flat rides...
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby eeksll » Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:59 pm
Now I have learnt (good or bad) to just pick a rhythm I can maintain while standing. This allows me to change my position and use different muscle groups over a longer hill ... and yes I am slower when standing.
Also 39/23(or25) combo on a 6 to 10% hill is not that bad. Very bloody good if its 10% (compared to me at least).
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby toolonglegs » Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:33 pm
Depends on how many hills you ride if it is worth it.
Standing will tire you quicker as you are supporting your body weight as well as climbing.
The main thing is to climb comfortably with out having to grind too much.
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby ozdavo » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:59 pm
This! Will make a massive difference to your climbing.mitzikatzi wrote:
A Compact crank set would be one solution ie 50/34 rings.
Shimano Tiagra Double 4600 10 Speed Chainset cheaper than a new cassette. Other crank sets on that site too.
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby foo on patrol » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:35 am
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Re: Question about climbing
Postby PawPaw » Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:21 pm
I'd also suggest you get a cheapie 11-28 cassette.
Both of these are cheaper than hurting your heart, or stalling on a hill with passing traffic, due to blowing up on too high a gear.
If you are older than 30, and been sedentary for some time, in addition to being a lot overweight, don't let anyone talk you out of 50/34 on the front, and 11-28 on the rear.
I'd also suggest you go see a dietitian, seriously..... Getting that weight will have a myriad of health benefits in addition to improving your climbing times more than any other factor.
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