
Originally Posted by
yellow
That's affirmative.
I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear.

It is surprisingly nimble.
I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.
The bars look great. What Salsa bars are they??
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V