I think the problem was that I was in a lower gear and I didn't have the tension against my legs that I normally have, when riding up a hill.
Did that make sense?

Also- I notice that- with my old cromoly frame- I would use the bike handlebars as leverage when I was powering up a hill- to give myself that added resistance. Of course that has changed now- I also find that I have to rely on my abs a lot more now to balance me as I stand up- not my arms.It has definitely affected my balance- but in a good way!

My gosh- but I've got lots to learn!
Pics are coming...but for some reason my stupid computer is not seeing my "D" drive- where my website files are lurking...
but...
hey- I can just pull it down off my website!

Ziiiiiiiiiiiip!
back in a flash!

Kimba