I was wondering how easy it is to pedal a road bike.
10-17-11, 06:58 AM
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I had an old mountain bike and was rolling 24km/h on my best rides, I bought a road bike, now I'm averaging 31km/h on my best rides. And no, I didn't train like hell between the 2, it's just the bike.
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In the case of "an old mountainbike" it might have to do with a rusty or worn out drivetrain, bad hubs, crappy tires, etc ... on top of an upright position.
10-17-11, 01:29 PM
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The wheels on a decent road bike vs. what you typically get on most hybrids will probably make a difference too. "Easy to pedal" could well include acceleration from a stopped position, which can really be improved with better wheels.
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