Originally Posted by
Symox
Once went on a ride with an experienced rider who passed me on a hill climb. He was on a fixie, I was on a triple
i was shamed 😁
Riding a fixie on your optimal cadence on a climb would make it faster than geared bike because it would be lighter. Many hill climb racers use fixie or SS because it can be a good way to get things as light possible without breaking the bank.
And it's also training. Do enough of low cadence work climbing hills on high gear and your low cadence power will improve. Although that isn't the best way to maximize your power and efficiency on the bike.