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Oct 2007
11:43am, 24 Oct 2007
18,149 posts
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mad4purple
Thanks ctc, made me feel a bit better, except I'm on a road bike.
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Oct 2007
11:52am, 24 Oct 2007
3,284 posts
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Cliffy tc
I do prefer the road bike, but for winter training the MTB is great.
If it's raining your going to get soaked to the skin and it seems more enjoyable on a MTB.
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Oct 2007
11:53am, 24 Oct 2007
18,151 posts
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mad4purple
Tend not to go out too much if it's raining hard. Wimp I know
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Oct 2007
3:01pm, 24 Oct 2007
1,191 posts
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My mountain bike is only 2 lbs heavier than my racer was Boo. Obviously the racer was a cheaper bike... mostly the racer keeps its momentum better so you fly when you're on undulating hills - slicks on a mountain bike can make a big difference too.
My mountain bike has much lower gearing - fantastic on hills:-)  I think it's 22 on the small ring and 34 teeth on the back (i.e. 2 less than the norm). There are still a few bits of off road stuff I can't pedal it up though
Racers are dicey in the rain - you get grey slime on the rims and the brakes take ages to stop you
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Oct 2007
3:25pm, 24 Oct 2007
1,033 posts
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Prop Forward
any gears are for wimps, fixies are what the cool kids have.
(just for the record i have a double)
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Oct 2007
3:55pm, 24 Oct 2007
1,443 posts
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Rach E
I'd like a fixie, but probably can't justify *another* bike...
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Oct 2007
3:57pm, 24 Oct 2007
2,608 posts
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Socks. what socks do you wear?? *discuss*
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Oct 2007
4:12pm, 24 Oct 2007
1,445 posts
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Rach E
In winter, the warmest, wooliest hiking socks you could possibly imagine. Two pairs if possible. And overshoes.
In summer I wear cycling socks (which I have a habit of winning in triathlons?!?!) or just normal socks.
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Oct 2007
4:16pm, 24 Oct 2007
5,814 posts
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Mrs BooBoo LaBoy
Any socks KR2 - nothing special really...
Can I ask something? What the equivalent in running if I cycle 25miles?? I feel no stress on my legs doing it - but I am sure they are tired...
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Oct 2007
4:22pm, 24 Oct 2007
2,609 posts
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Hi Boo, check out page 30 (i think it is) of this thread, there's a link to a comparison site
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