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Old 02-27-07, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kill.cactus
I have. What many criticize them for is that they usually add a ton of weight and also it is mechanically less efficient.

I think Sheldon Brown said the mechanically less efficient thing, so it is probably something to consider.

What's been your experience with it vs. a chain drive bike?

Weight is relative. My commuter has fenders, rack, kickstand etc. I'm not trying to win a stage or a century, just get around town without hassles, having to change shoes & dirty pants...

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