Originally Posted by
johnny8fingaz
I'm missing middle and ring on left hand and ring on right. It's really hard to change gears on it. I also have a condition called Reynauds which means I have to wear gloves. All this adds to a not so fun ride.
I love the bike, very pissed off I have to get rid of it. Yes its a 2012 model I'm sure.
I have a Specialized rock hopper(I think) hard tail. Would it be easier just to buy some really light rims for that. I just thought it was quite a heavy bike and weight for me is an issue.
Basically I need a comfortable bike (which the Specialized is) that is geared for speed but rides like a mountain bike.
I'm such a noob.
My "grocery getter" is an 86 RockHopper that I've pretty much commuterized with a rack, rear baskets & fenders.
12-21 9 speed cassette and 26x1.25" tires.
It's only about .5MPH slower than my Hybrid. It just takes a bit longer to get there.