bulldog1935

any death that begins with Hey watch This is fair game.

coominya

I wonder if that has to do with winter use as well. Would be almost impossible to get up there in winter with snow or ice.

CliffordK

Here is the steepest that I've done. Strava has troubles giving a gradient, but about 20% for 0.3 miles or 0.4 km, which is longer than many "steep climbs".

https://www.strava.com/segments/3884813

The curlycues are optional

I could ride it, but not continuously with the gearing I was attacking it with... I think 39x23. Whew!!! I'm thinking of changes for next year... Maybe 34x23?

I just can't hold continuous peak power.

CliffordK

My driveway peaks at about 17%, and I find it is hard to ride when it is simply wet. But, I should get the fir needles swept off more frequently... the bike just doesn't clear the path too well.

kcblair

I'll never forget my steepest climb. 25% climb up to Falkenstein, Germany. I cycling friend wanted to show me this castle ruin. At the time, I have my modded Huffy (Which I still have and ride) touring bike. It has a 32 front chainring and rear 34T @ 25 GI (27in wheels). It was a short ride from Sembach AB, so no panniers , just water and me. I had no idea what I was in for, until we got to the village sign (25%). Age wise, I was in my mid 30's, top shape. I pushed so hard on the saddle, I torn my good cycling shorts. My buddy had slightly higher gears and needed a push from a local. It was a nice gentle, down hill ride from the opposite side of the village.

Now I struggle to get up a 10% grade with a 32GI. @ 70.

italktocats

as long as you have traction you can go up.. if you can go up, you can get to the top.