I'm the exception here I guess... I really don't like climbing. I do love the feeling of completing a climb that I just cussed and grunted my way up. I LOVE the downhills and fast up and down xc! Seems like I ride mostly with good climbers and scared downhillers so they take off and I catch up on the downswing. It all works out in the end but it sucks to be at the back of the pack on a climb wondering if I can ever catch up to those disappearing butts. For the most part, as long as I'm riding... I'm a happy camper.