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Old 01-08-16, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ColaJacket
My thought on this, is that many companies make light bikes, which is important for the ascent.

However, getting a bike with good aero capabilities that match the rider's ability to use that, and also provides a good base, so that the rider doesn't feel wobbly on the descent is a more challenging fit for riders.

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I could buy that. I got going about 38mph coming down a small bridge one time but that is the extent of my speed. The bike never felt wobbly on the way down but my knees sure did on the way up.
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