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Why does a lower gear help on uphill climbs?

It protects the knees.

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  1. It uses no energy
  2. It protects the knees ✔
  3. It makes you slower forever

Why: A lower gear for uphill climbs protects the knees even if muscles could handle more.

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Answer: It protects the knees. A lower gear for uphill climbs protects the knees even if muscles could handle more.

  1. Cycling en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling
    A lower gear for uphill climb protects the knees
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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