Thread: What can't you do on an old 3-speed ?
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Old 08-28-12, 05:34 AM
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What can't you do on an old 3-speed (or 4-speed)?
I ride my 1950 Norman Rapide which has a 4-speed hub on long rides on a pretty regular basis. You learn to maximize your gears and better your pedaling technique with fewer gears to work with. I've been on club rides with 12 or so people and had no problem keeping up. I wouldn't have it any other way. It's the finest riding bike in my collection and fits like a glove besides.
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