Originally Posted by
jonathanf2
Though I also do consistent strength train with deadlifts and barbell squats, so i presume much of my current weight is concentrated in my lower body.
Also in climbs I'm usually several minutes ahead on segment checkpoints when riding with my friends, especially doing fast sprint climbs for short segments. Where I'm lacking though are on more drawn out low gear climbs where I can't immediately rely on my out of saddle strength. It's one area I'm looking to improve.
If most of your training is strength-oriented than endurance-oriented, then your performance in long climbs will suffer.
There's no way around that, not even shaving 2 lbs off your already super light ~17 lbs bike most of us can only dream of. Get your endurance training with focus on climbing or FTP, it's the only way.