It's pretty hilly out here in Southern California and I /do/ get a
little
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tired of getting resoundingly dropped on /every single/ climb
You don't need a new bike, you need JATO rockets. Strap about 20 of those estes model rockets to the back and light them on the first hill. You'll not be dropped; in addition to the boost (probably minimial, so be in front), your fellow riders will be choking on the exaust. :-).
It'll only work once though, so you better take advantage of the lead they give you....