Did you actually ride the bike or just sit on it to try the hoods? IMO it is far better to ride the bike to try out the reach of the leavers, how they fit your hands, the action of the shifters.
Have fun with the build.
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Did you actually ride the bike or just sit on it to try the hoods? IMO it is far better to ride the bike to try out the reach of the leavers, how they fit your hands, the action of the shifters.
Have fun with the build.