Why Do I Suck At Climbing?

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​ As a former pro downhill racer, the climb was always just a necessary evil until now. Today on EMBN, Neil Donoghue takes us through the specific techniques and bike setup tweaks he is using to transform challenging, unused downhill tracks into fun, rewarding climbs on his e-MTB.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Intro: Why I Hate Climbing (But Love E-Bikes)
02:46 Monitoring Your RPM with the Display
03:30 Reading the Trail and Choosing Your Line
04:41 Momentum, Grip, and Power Modes
05:45 Bike Setup Changes for Better Climbing
06:19 Why You Should Use Your Shock Lockout
06:42 Slow Speed Skills and Hill Starts
07:48 Tackling the Steepest, Scariest Climbs
08:52 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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