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Hey all..

I guess this is probably the appropriate place to discuss this kind
of thing, so here goes.. I'm getting a little disappointed with my
bike just now..

I've just moved to Brunswick, I mostly ride for commuting to my job
in Collingwood, so it's basically flat, and I'm spending too much
time in max gear thinking I could go a little faster..

I'm riding a 21 speed Mongoose Rockadile AL mtb with slicks and
shimano cleats, but with its original gears. Average speed hovers
around 22.2km/h and I generally hover around 26km/h while actually
moving, though I have been pushing it up around 35 on long flat
stretches recently. I was wondering if there was something other
than regearing that I could consider to get some more oomph out of
it..

My LBS had a few reservations but said it was possible.. Does
anyone have any thoughts on the matter?


Cheers,
PC





Thu Jul 17, 2003 11:09 am

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Hey all.. I guess this is probably the appropriate place to discuss this kind of thing, so here goes.. I'm getting a little disappointed with my bike just...
Peter Cook
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Dear Peter, I find that letting half the air out of your tyres creates enough drag to necessitate using a lower gear. Cheap and effective, albeit dangerous....
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