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11-01-15 | 08:36 AM

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D1andonlyDman

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Originally Posted by gregf83

Still seems pointless. I imagine it would take about 30 min or less to get used to climbing with loaded panniers. Training with rocks isn't going to make you stronger or more powerful.

Your imagination is entirely mis-informed on this issue. And yes, CLIMBING with an extra 35-40 pounds of rocks in your panniers DOES make you stronger. Riding on flats doesn't. Also, learning to control your descent with loaded bags is more than a 30 minute process.

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