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02-18-13 | 10:44 AM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Also consider the LENGTH of your cranks.
I have a bad knee and found that switching to 165MM cranks from the previous 175/170mm ones made a world of difference.

Also SPIN, don't MASH!

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