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| These bikes are popular as they are light weight and | | | | smooth riding stance. |
| have been designed specifically to ride on smooth | | | | Gearing System: - Another astonishing feature about |
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| other bike ride. | | | | bikes have triple chain-rings at the front and around 10 |
| Why Are They So Popular | | | | rings on the rear wheel. This allows a huge gear range |
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