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Old 07-25-13 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jaycs
Hello Bikeforums,

My only complaint is that EVERYONE is faster than me on this bike. Because of the small wheels, I need to pedal three times as much to keep up but then again, it is a FANTASTIC work out, so it balances itself in the end.
It is not the small wheels that are making it slow, it is the gear ratio. A larger crankwheel will increase your speed, but at the expense of hill climbing ability.
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