Quote Originally Posted by Kitsune06
Hmm... Oddly, when I try really steep hills, and I go 'boobs to the tube' I end up half-endoing, pulling the rear wheel way up. What am I doing wrong? If I don't totally lose contact with the rear wheel, it ends up at least spinning and not getting a 'bite' of the trail.

I would look to one or more of the following:

1. Poor bike fit and bike set up
2. Leaning too far foward for the steepness of the hill
3. Pedaling technique...proper gearing and appropriate cadence.

Most people will end up popping a wheelie and falling backwards when they climb steep hills.....