Thread: Anyone (else) have aborted uphill starts?
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Old 05-24-12 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rdtompki
I recently changed out our 11-32 for an 11-36 given us a 24-36 low. On Saturday's 100K we used the gear on a few steep pitches and had occasion to stop a few times: jacket removal, etc.
A voluntary stop like that should be done at the top of the hill. Never stop looking uphill if it can be helped.
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