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Old 09-11-14 | 07:15 PM
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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem

I went from 16 to 22 on my Rudge Sports. I liked it, and then a generous BF member gave me a 24! I liked that even more, as I was living in a hilly area. You should consider it, too, since your bike is so heavy.

Back in the day, people walked up hills. I guess that explains the tall gears they rode.
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