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07-05-18 | 04:26 PM

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noglider

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Originally Posted by Connell

I had always believed the reason climbing out of the saddle on a loaded bike wasn't recommended was due to the stress it puts on the spokes. No idea where I first heard that, I just thought it was accepted wisdom. No?

I've never heard that, and it doesn't make a lot of sense.

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