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Perhaps I should have been more specific. For short tech climbs the Reign
works well. I cleaned four sections on Wednesday that I don't always get. One
of them is below 50% for sure so the bike was no handicap. As far as fireroad
climbing, I find the Reign to be a little more active than the SB6c - which
provides a very solid platform. As a result if I'm feeling sluggish I put the
compression damping on the Monarch in the firmest position. I wouldn't
hesitate to take this bike on an XC ride - but it wouldn't be my ride of
choice for BC Bike Race. I wouldn't steer you away from this bike based on the
way it climbs. It gets the job done just fine and I've never felt like it has
held me back.
Jan. 9, 2015, 11:43 a.m. - Cam McRae
#!markdown Perhaps I should have been more specific. For short tech climbs the Reign works well. I cleaned four sections on Wednesday that I don't always get. One of them is below 50% for sure so the bike was no handicap. As far as fireroad climbing, I find the Reign to be a little more active than the SB6c - which provides a very solid platform. As a result if I'm feeling sluggish I put the compression damping on the Monarch in the firmest position. I wouldn't hesitate to take this bike on an XC ride - but it wouldn't be my ride of choice for BC Bike Race. I wouldn't steer you away from this bike based on the way it climbs. It gets the job done just fine and I've never felt like it has held me back.