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Old 06-13-2011, 11:22 AM   #29 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Your EX compared to my DX has a shorter first gear. You'll be just fine starting in 2nd going downhill. Use first for uphill. Flat - your choice. I use 2nd but a (very) quick moment in first isn't terrible. I'm talking about 10 feet or so and then into 2nd - just enough to get rolling.
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