Originally Posted by kesroberts
I've a Milano for about 3 1/2 years and it's been great. My only complaint is that it's geared too high - perhaps the new 8 speed version extends the range of ratios.
I've been comparing my 8 speed to a 7 speed(thinking about converting the Surly) and from what I've read the major difference between the two is the 8 basically adds a lower gear to the bottom of the 7's range.
BTW,used the Milano for last night's Pirate run. Much fast riding with up/down hills. Zero probs. Gearing was low enough for climbing and I never ran out of gears while descending. I heard an occasional click while shifting,but otherwise absolutely no sound from the hub. Never jumped out of gear,and the only thing I fealt when shifting was an increase or decrease in resistance. There was a touch of drag,but it didn't cause me nearly as much effort as the time I rode my Sedona. I also noticed it seemed to coast a bit easier than most of my other bikes.