Let's not forget the most important thing is how the bike makes you feel.
If it feels faster up a climb, and that makes you feel good, then it's a good thing. Whether this is backed up by actual data is meaningless unless you're racing someone.
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Let's not forget the most important thing is how the bike makes you feel.
If it feels faster up a climb, and that makes you feel good, then it's a good thing. Whether this is backed up by actual data is meaningless unless you're racing someone.