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Old 08-18-11 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Build your own
Some people just make ****ty climbers due being heavier than others.In the tour the little guys tend to do better on the hills while sprinters suck at 'em.
Well actually, it is often times beneficial as larger riders use their weight as leverage on climbs in a more aggressive standing position racking side to side while in drops or farther down bullhorns.
The effect is much more prominent especially with gears; the smaller ones.
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