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Old 09-17-11 | 11:06 AM
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qmsdc15
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Originally Posted by katcorot
Was the parking garage ramp the slippery polished concrete, cause that I could see you breaking traction once momentum was lost. Else you need take faster run at it or lower your gearing some more.

Edit: Those boxes look like they have been reused one too many times.
I didn't lose traction, just came to a stop. Lower gearing might help but I think I'm just not strong enough to lift 600+ pounds (including my weight) up a ramp that steep. I can only put 190lbs onto the pedals, maybe a little more if I pull up on the bars.
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