Thread: Which Bike Should I choose? Trek FX? Giant? etc
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Old 06-24-13 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tr77
... Just seems like it's easier to go up inclines on a lighter bike
In the price range you are looking at, the small amount of difference in weight will be insignificant for climbing. The gearing ratio will enable you to climb a little easier and is what you should be looking at. eg. an MTB cassette instead of a road cassette
Also I believe the tyres will also help.
Anyone have some advice on good rolling tyres for his terrain / conditions?
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