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As a geary and ss rider I'm interested in the comparative efforts each takes. Sure its perceived to be harder climbing on a ss but is it? I've logged several rides on both my ss & geared bike and have used more energy on the geared bike in general. Generally its aorund 5-7% more energy expended on the geared bike for similar averaged speeds.
I've put this down to a higher HR on the geared bike especially when seated and spinning up the climbs. To me it seems the ss puts more stress on the muscular system whilst the geary puts more stress on the cardiovascular system.
I'd be particularlly interested to hear from people who have experienced both sides of the argument with regard to enduro events as I'm about to do several of these on my ss for the 1st time.
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I've put this down to a higher HR on the geared bike especially when seated and spinning up the climbs. To me it seems the ss puts more stress on the muscular system whilst the geary puts more stress on the cardiovascular system.
I'd be particularlly interested to hear from people who have experienced both sides of the argument with regard to enduro events as I'm about to do several of these on my ss for the 1st time.
Discuss