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Old 10-24-10 | 11:02 AM
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From: Westwood MA (just south of Boston)

Bikes: 2009 Trek Soho

tips for Clydes?

Hi, so I'm finally at the weight limit for the Swift and happy to be eligible after dropping 41#. I still want to be cautious though - ant advice?

I was wondering in particular whether I should switch from the stock tires to the high-pressure version, or to other tires like the schwalbe marathons. I do see a bit f tire drop in the rear.

Also is there a case to be made for carrying loads up front, to minimize pressure on the rear wheel? The spokes are so short that I imagine it's fairly strong, but I've blown enough spokes that I want to be careful. I hear the crossrack will mount on the riser and even heard that a load in front can make the steering less "twitchy"

Other ideas for heavier riders? I love this bike - just put a front derailluer on it last night - and want to make sure I'm not overloading it.
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