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Apr 16, 2014
6:35:15pm
What specifically about the components will I notice?
Are they just heavier and not as smooth for shifting, or is it a durability issue?

I currently have a hybrid Giant bike that I paid $350 for on clearance 5 or 6 years ago. It's decent enough, but uphill is a killer on it.

My work is sponsoring a metric century in a couple weeks. Going the full metric on my hybrid is not feasible. After 25 miles or so I'm beat. I'm wondering if even a cheap road bike would be better and lighter for hills.

P.S. I really know nothing about components.
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