thanks for the info/offer!
just curious....what's the problem w/12 speeds....do you not get enough range for hills?
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06-26-2008, 11:51 AM #1
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06-26-2008, 12:02 PM #2
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My commuter is a 12 speed. I've only had it for a short while, but my observation is this: I have similar range of gears, but less variety.
Originally Posted by elk
Meaning that the high and low ends are pretty similar to that of my road bike, but I don't have as many options to choose from for fine-tuning to keep a steady cadence. However, when commuting I'm more concerned with watching and negotiating traffic than making sure I'm pedaling at an optimal cadence, so I don't really find this to be a negative. If I were trying to use this particular bike for more distance, I might care more. (Or maybe I wouldn't. I haven't tried, so I can't say.)
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