>>991847sorry, had to size down from original massive pic
>>99185512-25 cassette, 52-36 chain rings. It climbs just fine. I'm not understanding your train of thought.
>>991861This is pretty much it. Getting a bike to a random low weight is just a fun thing to do. That usually includes low profile wheels, which happen to be good at climbing (1175 grams).
Here's my mtb