Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
+1 on Craigs List.
+1 on more gears. Initially, you do not have to shift very often. As you get more comfortable, you will appreciate the advantages of gears, particularly in a hilly area. And even a flat road, against the wind, will feel like a pretty steep hill.