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Old 02-19-05, 11:54 PM
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alanbikehouston
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Mr. Shimano admitted in a recent interview that gearing, circa. 2005 is goofy. Bikes sold to fifty year old schoolteachers with a 130 inch gear. Merckx set the "one hour" record with a 97 inch gear.

But, he said it is all about marketing. Road bikes are not sold to folks who want a bike that is a bit like what Lance rides...road bike customers want EXACTLY the gears Lance rides. Although I have doubts even Lance has much use for a 130 inch gear, unless it is coming down a mountain at about 50 mph.

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