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How many gears should you have on your urban bike? Three. Or maybe eight. But no more!

By Tom Babin

On November 9, 2020

In Bikes

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  • Eric Armstrong

    "Hey, Tom. Great stuff you do. Just posted this on your video regarding ..."

  • Meg

    "Hi, I am wondering about the tires - they don't look studded or ..."

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