In Memory of One Cool Cat
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Bikes: Lemond Victoire, Cannondale.Mountain Bike, two 1980s lugged steel Treks, ancient 1980-something Giant mountain bike converted into a slick tired commuter with mustache handlebars, 1960-something Raleigh Sports
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I think the suggestion above about test riding both setups is a good one. See if you can go out for a true ride try several steep hills (give them your wallet for collaterel if you have to). A spin around the parking lot doesn't tell you very much. Speaking for myself, I like having the lowest bailout gear I can find.
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