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Old 08-30-24 | 09:59 PM
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Bikes: 2 DeRosa, 1 Medici, 1 Moots, 89 Merckx Century

Originally Posted by nlerner
Final proof-of-concept ride for my Cino 3-speed, this time up the steepest climb around here: about 0.8 miles at 9% avg grade up to Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA:





That hill is the big bump starting at mile 10. My 28” low gear worked fine to get me up the hill though my 56” high gear had me spinning away (or coasting) on the flats. I guess some compromise needs to be made with this setup.
You're more ready for Cino than I.
I only hope to make it both days.
See you there.
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