Quote Originally Posted by Velocivixen View Post
I don't mean to throw a pedal wrench (haha) into the mix, but what happens if you go clipless and you still suck at hills? I don't particularly like hills, but have noticed that on the hills I keep practicing it's getting much easier. Not trying to dissuade you from clipless, but don't know that they're a "cure" for not doing well on hills. I do understand what people think about with clipless you use your hamstring muscles on the upstroke and this gives you extra power, etc. What gears are you using for hills? Do you have enough low gears to get you up the hills? No pedals in the world will get you up hills if you don't either have the strength/endurance OR the gears to do it. I just don't want you to get your hopes up and have it not become a reality. Of course, who knows, you might go clipless and do great on hills. I'm just throwing it out there as something to consider. I'll be excited to hear how it all works out. I have nothing to add about specific clipless pedals though.

Thanks for the input, VV. I do notice that every time I climb certain hills, they become a *smidge* easier. I am already in the lowest gear possible when I start my ascent. I wish it could go into even lower gears .

Clipless may not be a cure-all, but anything to encourage me on the hills and on the bike is better than nothing. I will definitey report back once I've "been there and done that" .