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Old 02-13-2015, 02:42 AM   #26 (permalink)
Eddie25
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Originally Posted by D.O.G. View Post
I don't think hilly terrain is an issue, I live in the Blue Mountains and still saw improvement.
I think the question is,what percentage of your commute is spent in top gear.
98% of the journey is open road in high gear. lots of climbing to work! even more freewheeling back home id say almost 60% the way home will be freewheeling. kill switch would be perfect but I will loose my power steering and brakes completely (found that out the hard way). unfortunately in this country the traffic laws are more like guidelines. It will be dangerous to drive without proper steering and brakes because you always need to be on the lookout for the idiots, truck and taxis out there! also winter on unlucky days 80% of the journey is covered in mist
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