Originally Posted by
Bekologist
the bike 'wobbles' when you are pedalling at slow speeds with your butt out of the saddle?
does it do the same wobble at low speeds while pedalling & riding seated?
does it do a speed wobble or any wobble while coasting?
I've ridden some mighty steep stuff, and never need to stand to pedal a properly geared, loaded touring bike.....maybe you need lower gearing on your 520.
The fact of the matter is: I like to stand. Not always, but I like to have the option. I believe it restores circulation to the butt and sit-bone area and I just like to stand when I climb, for at least part of the hill.
I have an 11-34 rear cassette with a 26 tooth granny, so I've got a pretty slow gear when I need it. I can climb pretty much any hill while seated, but sometimes I just want to get out of the saddle. And I guess I'm just tired of fighting the bike when I do it.