What makes one a better climber?

Discussion in 'Racing and Training' started by devodoc, Jan 10, 2009.

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  1. kona619

    kona619 New Member

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    I definitely agree with my height and weight on that chart. At the top of the scale is when I know I am fit enough to be competitive. I am not currently at that weight :/ I need to ride more!
     
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    simonmtb Digging for fun.

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    Isn´t that torque?
     
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    According to that height/weight chart I am ideal. :) Now only if I rode like a pro...

    Anyway, another climbing factor not yet mentioned is cadence and gear selection. Increasing my cadence has improved my climbing the last year. I never knew I was spinning too slow until I read some cadence tip in a magazine and started to approximate an ideal cadence during long climbs. Obviously its not as optimal as hooking myself up with electronics but it still works.
     
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    Also make sure your hubs are spinning freely. Seriously. I fell behind on maintenance and finally figured out the BOTH of my hubs are cooked. I swear it was like pushing an extra gear or two lately, LOL.
     
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