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How can i tell if a road bike frame is good for climbing?

I am buying a second hand road bike, i’m looking for a bike that has a good frame and would be nice for riding big climbs – My question is: How can i tell if the frame would be good for climbing or not? what should i be looking for?
And what about the geometry; are the frames any different from others that are made for sprinting, etc?

where can i find an affordbale, good quality new treadmill or elliptical?

I am open to websites/discount stores, etc.

Is running a good exercise to drop a pant size? Or better do elliptical?