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09-20-17 | 12:28 PM

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joejack951

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Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

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Originally Posted by Dean V

I think it is more than just weight that handicaps a TT bike on a climb. The forward saddle and layout of the handlebars isn't helping either.

Climbing on a TT bike is like climbing on a road bike one size too small. Nothing is in the right place in my albeit brief experience.

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