Contador dance

[FirstV8]

Im an old road bikey and am now training on a dual Ghost MTB . I have been training on the road in my area 20km per day with the shocks locked front and back . I have a slight incline maybe 2 % but only 700 m long and i tried standing out of the saddle to climb today . I found the sensation very difficult to get a rhythm going . Is there a specific technique to this on a MTB . 

['Dale]

Im an old road bikey and am now training on a dual Ghost MTB . I have been training on the road in my area 20km per day with the shocks locked front and back . I have a slight incline maybe 2 % but only 700 m long and i tried standing out of the saddle to climb today . I found the sensation very difficult to get a rhythm going . Is there a specific technique to this on a MTB .

Gradient may be too small so you gather speed and run out of your gear.

Try a bigger gradient?

 

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[Squier]

You need to have enough resistance, i.e. big enough gear, on your wheel, otherwise you are just going to fall through the pedal stroke. The rhythm comes from being able to sustain your cadence throughout the entire pedal stroke. It's easiest to practice this on a spinning bike.

[Fat Boab]

Im an old road bikey and am now training on a dual Ghost MTB . I have been training on the road in my area 20km per day with the shocks locked front and back . I have a slight incline maybe 2 % but only 700 m long and i tried standing out of the saddle to climb today . I found the sensation very difficult to get a rhythm going . Is there a specific technique to this on a MTB . 

 

Would you currently be able to ride out the saddle on that hill on a road bike? If so, then it's a bike-change thing, and a modified technique might be required (not only pedal resistance as mentioned by others, but also where your CoG is positioned perhaps). If not, then it's you (!), and perfect practice makes perfect?

 

PS There's a recent thread on climbing whilst standing. have a search.....some good info.

 

Here it is...........https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/169759-climbing-like-contador/?hl=climbing

[FirstV8]

Would you currently be able to ride out the saddle on that hill on a road bike? If so, then it's a bike-change thing, and a modified technique might be required (not only pedal resistance as mentioned by others, but also where your CoG is positioned perhaps). If not, then it's you (!), and perfect practice makes perfect?

 

PS There's a recent thread on climbing whilst standing. have a search.....some good info.

 

Here it is...........https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/169759-climbing-like-contador/?hl=climbin

A good lot of info and ill try some of the tips . Techique seems to be important as without the right gearing and a suitable climb its useless training for it . 

[Fat Boab]

A good lot of info and ill try some of the tips . Techique seems to be important as without the right gearing and a suitable climb its useless training for it . 

 

What I can tell you about my current experiences is that max gear standing hill climbing (massively over-geared, around 20-30 rpm cadence) teaches you to ride the pedal stroke evenly, even when straining away, and also balance the bike with your arms (not by excessively leaning). It's exhausting but so far, good cross-training. Most importantly when you ride more efficiently, when standing, with a smaller gear for instance, you are far more balanced and relaxed. At least I am...