Dave W wrote:
> "MattB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>Dave W wrote:
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>>>"MattB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>Yes, I'm just making do with the Epic for now. I just like the SS for a
>>quick grueling workout when I'm pressed for time (which is often).
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> That's a cool reason to want one. But, can't the same grueling be achieved
> w/ a geared bike. An it you'd like more grueling, just keep it in one gear.
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> To me, a geared bike gives a wider array of "grueling" to chose from.
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You'd think so, but it's not the same. There's a threshold where I'd be
sure there was no way I could continue on, yet on the SS I have only two
choices. Stop or continue on despite the pain. I always try to continue
on (which may or may not work).
On the geared bike you have the additional option of shifting. As hard
as I may try to pretend I don't have that option, I know it's really
there and that changes the dynamics of the ride. When faced with the
choice of dismounting or shifting, I'll take shifting. Not having that
option just makes me push a little harder.
The grind is good, and the spin is good. I never grind or spin as much
on the geared bike as I do on the SS.
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>>It's also extremely quiet compared to most geared bikes.
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> You have just struck the "only" reason I would even consider one. I
> definetly like the idea of slipping through the trails almost silent...but I
> don't think the local wildlife (ie hikers) will appreciate the fact that I
> could be right up on them before I was heard....
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I'm not trying to sell you on an SS. I'm just saying why I like it when
you seem to be on an anti-SS mission. You're very quick to have an
"Ah-ha!" moment, like you've discovered the man behind the curtain
really isn't the all-powerful Oz. Chill out a little.
I forgot to mention the efficiency of the drivetrain is also very
empowering. That's another thing you don't get on a geared bike. The SS
(when not all trashed like mine was) is amazingly efficient and you can
really fell that. Especially when going back to a derailer setup afterwards.
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>>If the Epic broke too I could always ride the <shudder> road bike.
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> Blaspheme!!
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I do what I have to. I haver no religious affiliation. I prefer dirt but
I'll take the road over the couch any (or at least most) day(s).
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>>It's good to have backups for anything mechanical. Things wear out.
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> Tis true. Why else would there be Viagra?
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I wouldn't know.
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>>>>I'm the third owner of this bike. I think it's done pretty well.
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>>>Fantastic. It's still broke....
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>>Brilliant!
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>>Oh, and this is the first significant down-time for this bike in the two
>>years I've had it. For a used bike that seems pretty good to me,
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> Damn good. My geared bike has lasted a good while as well. I just don't get
> to ride some of the awesome spots you left coasters get to....
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No coast here (besides the occasional lake or reservoir). I'm in the
middle. It still rules for mountain biking.
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>>but maybe I'm just blindly optimistic.
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> Tis better than being blindly pessimistic, I s'pose.
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>>Either way I'm still generally happy (although getting antsy to ride it).
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>>Matt
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> Well then, get that bad boy back up, and on the hill!!!
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That's the plan. This "conversation" has grown tiresome. Let's put it to
rest.
Matt (shiny new Paul Word hub came in yesterday)
