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Old 06-17-05 | 07:29 AM
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sethw
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From: Brooklyn, NY

Bikes: NYCBikes Single Speed, Cannondale M400, Raleigh Technium

Tall Gear MASHING

During my commutes I sometimes see this. Somebody 50 yards ahead of me, on an incline, swaying back and fourth, riding up the hill. Me? I kick it down and spin - I'm a wuss. Heh. But when I pass these people I see them in some like, 52x14 (I'm guessing!) gearing, going like 5mph and swaying from side to side. Those poor knees! And this isn't just folks with piece of junk 10 speeds either, I see folks on brand new Giant hybrids doing this.

And I swear, a lot of my "I just started riding!" friends have no clue that using the lower gears actually helps. Anyone else see this?
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