Old 10-06-11, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mechBgon
I have to carry mine up and down staircases at both ends of the commute, and the added weight of my new Surly Troll makes it significantly tougher to carry than its predecessor. It's a valid point of discussion.
I broke my arm in August and it's still not quite 100%, so even lifting my 30 lb MTB onto my car rack and over the rack at work to lock it is a bit challenging.

It's also relevant if you have a lot of hills. I think my full commute is about 800 ft each way.
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