Originally Posted by jur
Great - this is exactly what I'm after. I'm trying to find out if there is a real difference. By posing the question in an ideal theoretical manner, I am trying to get rid of subjective factors. I am trying to see if there is any basis to all the climbing hype, like "Zen and the Art of Climbing". Reasoning from a purely theoretical point, I don't see a basis.
So, you say there is something like Perfect Climbing Technique. Without going into much detail, how is climbing technique different from just being fit and pedalling hard up the hill? How would my identical twin that is as fit as me but having learned climbing technique, beat me?
Now I am new but I can think of a few techniques Ive seen and some used. Knowing when to shift so you don't lose any momentum, Knowing when to stand if needed at all, if riding together how to draft before the climb, Knowing your bike and body. I may be wrong but It sounds good not as good as the nestle drumstick theory
Shawn