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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
Gearing is everything.

A mildly built 103 geared properly for cruising the highways & byways is a dream to ride. There's nothing like having that little extra on tap when you need it, passing, steep hills, etc. In situations where I should have dropped a gear before accelerating, the cams are forgiving enough to allow me to just power through effortlessly.
 
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