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Old 03-22-07 | 05:59 AM
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stevo
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Originally Posted by davidmcowan
So I've switched out the wheel set and I'm riding this gear and it feels like I'm pushing really hard up hills and from starts.
well, are you pushing harder to maintain your usual time, or are you pushing harder and making better time? Folk often subconsciencely push harder when they get new parts or a lighter bike.

regardless, the latest WC research indicates that heavier wheels may actually make climbing easier!
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