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Old 07-01-17, 06:51 AM
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newbie: single chain vs double chain?

Hi

Looking to buy a MTN bike. I would use it a lot in the city and mountains too.

I live in Atlanta, lots of potholes, hills, etc.

I have been reading on + - of single and double chains. The one part Im not clear on a single.....it seems I could run out of gears in the city, spin out?

For example I tried a Marin Trail Nails, and I did feel like I could have had more of the strong gears to go even faster.... The local store guy yesterday was trying to tell me I could change something to make that happen something like change it from 34 to 36 or higher. Not sure what he was talking about

Marin Nail Trail 6 LE Mountain Bike - 2017 Performance Exclusive

Bottom line......will I regret a single chain when riding in the city? Or the right config may work?

Thank u
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