Originally Posted by
TMonk
I've got a Wabi Classic that has gotten ridden a handful of times in the last several years, might go For Sale soon esp. considering the inflated used bike market. I still race FG at the San Diego Velodrome, but don't have the cajones for it on the road any longer. It's too hard! I have plenty of gumption to turn myself inside out on my road bike, but I prefer to be in control of my effort (vs my terrain). I find FG on the road uncomfortable in the hilly terrain around here.
Is it FG or your gearing setup ?
Would going SS and smaller help with the hills ?
I have several SS wheel and bikes available depending on my energy level and route plan but mostly use them for flatter rides and not much where I live in Temecula because of the hills.