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by Andrew G » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:20 pm
[quote="Tony"]The late John Ibbo used to ride up Box in 53-11 on a fairly frequent basis. He was no slouch even in that gear. Apparently it helped develop a more smooth pedaling action.
I've heard climbing in a big gear is good for power too. Obree used to train for TTs and the hour record by when he got to a hill on his ride sticking it in the biggest gear and staying in the saddle all the time. Helped his ability to push a big gear for prolonged periods.
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by Michelle » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:02 pm
What do you mean spinning like crazy. If I am going up Box Hill and in my smallest gear, I am generally going so slow I nearly fall off. 
Hmm, think it would be backwards motion if I tried it in the biggest gear.
Sigh. Methinks I have a long way to go........
Hmm, think it would be backwards motion if I tried it in the biggest gear.
Sigh. Methinks I have a long way to go........
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by George » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:27 am
[quote]Maybe next time the clubrun goes up Box Hill everyone has to use 53-11?
well you guy's can try it on Saturday, but I thought it was a normal gear for box hill 
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