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Lose the gears, for sure. On a mtb, I like at least a suspension fork and hydro disc brakes rule. I've always liked single speed, anyway. I've been on a lot of very long single speed rides, and for me weight doesn't really matter that much. Heavy is reliable!

It was a long dirt road and a bit uphill. Almost cheating!

Yep, I live in good ol' coloRADo. I grew up for the most part in Fruita, riding bmx and got my first real road bike when I was about seven. I have a lot of bikes. I'm head mechanic at a local shop. I'm also a ski tech. The quiver is as follows: Amp Paradox Morphine, xtra cycle! Phantom 77...