Quote Originally Posted by bikerbarb
My bit of advice here is to be careful not to pull on the handle bars when going up super steep grades. We have some in Pittsburgh (the kind with steps, not sidewalks next to them) and I actually pulled my front wheel off the ground a couple times--scary. Standing was not an option because of stability.
This is what I mean about Pittsburgh hills: http://wpwbikeclub.org/pgh_hills.html
okay bikerbarb that is just plain scary. Im not sure I would even attempt a hill that steep. If I ever do become fit enough and possessed by the hill demon for a few rash moments and attempt something that steep I will remember your tip.

Thanks Trek