When the lowest gear isn't low enough

[sundial]

Gave this thread some more thought today.....

I think part of my hill climbing problem is that I'm seated too much and spin, raising my heart rate to ridiculous levels and building up lactic acid faster. It's not that I can't climb out of the saddle, it's that I want to preserve my legs for as long as I can on multiple hills.

I've not done a spinning class but I can tell you I learned to climb better by riding my mtb. I believe mtb'ers as a rule have a smoother pedaling action than roadies.

I'm gonna test my theory the next time I do crazy hills.