Questions tagged [hills]
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Do 7-speeder and 21-speeder have similar minimum range of gear-inches?
I want to buy a entry-level folding bike for slow-speed commuting, involving 20 minutes ride going over a steep hill of 1500 foot (500 meters). It is concrete 'normal car road', not off-road.
What gear-inch value should I look for in choosing a…
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Describe main criteria of choosing energy-conserving bicycle that allows getting easily up-hill
It's summer now and it's hot. The way to my office is up-hill (half of the way is off-road). With my health it's not a good idea to work hard physically in such whether. And there is no shower in office. So could you please describe main criteria of…
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Hill riding: What gears are usually the most comfortable?
I've read this and this and I understand the good ways and the bad on how to ride up hills. In fact I consider myself a good hill climber (roadie), but some of the guys I ride with are beating my KOMs because of their gearing. Two of them are now on…
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