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@fatboyralph
i try to go big as long as possible on a climb then shift down just before 'stalling'. i used to shift down early cos i dont like shifting under load (extra stress on drive bits). i think i still do...due to fear of gears stuffin up then me falling off
gears will always be easier than fixed...if you think otherwise, you're possibly doing something wrong. and the extra 0.5-1.5kg of weight makes very little diff if any at all. i push harder on the road bike, but i also go faster and longer ;)