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Dirty Karlos
11/08/09 21:26

Do they know how to use their gears efficiently?

I think not.

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Jen J
12/08/09 11:51
I do of course know how to use my gears efficiently, but always wonder why the male designers don't put low enough gears on a bike to get up steep hills?
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tekk
12/08/09 12:27
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Cos they assume you will have your saddle at an efficient height...not BMX height with your knees never straight

I think DK is onto something. My mum's bike has only 3 gears but even that is a bit too futuristic for her to deal with so she leaves it in one gear.  But not something a competent cyclist like yourself would do jen

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Jen J
12/08/09 12:31
I also have my saddle at a height for efficient pedalling - why should men assume females know nothing about bike set-up??  Or am I just not a typical female
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treacle wheels
26/08/09 21:56
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I bought my wife a woman specific version of the Trek 6500. Change gear? She hasn't got a bloody clue!
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Dalesman
27/08/09 09:47
Get her an SS next time
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Vegemite
27/08/09 21:57
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It is usually my fault when 'Mrs Vegemites' pedals are spinning too fast or when it is too difficult to turn the crank. I also get blamed for the saddle being at the wrong height.
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Jen J
27/08/09 21:59
If there's a man around, it's always his fault
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Vegemite
27/08/09 22:02
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Good point well made. By a woman.
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