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As someone who finds the simplicity of a single speed super attractive aesthetically, but can't really justify more than one bike, the Zerode is pretty lust inducing.

I test rode a Zerode. I couldn't notice any drag except when I was in the hardest gear pedaling down hill, and it didn't seem too significant, as I was already rolling downhill. I, personally, was totally sold on the technology after a few hours getting used to the shifting.

One set of rims done, at least. Doing that stuff on drop bars seems so hard!

One pet peeve that would stop me from considering this bike is that the seat doesn't go low enough. I feel like all bikes should be designed around 150 to 170mm droppers now that they exist. The seat should be below a line drawn between the stem and the rear tire when its down.

Can't you just spin an offset post backwards?

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I didn't like how high the seat was at the lowest position, when I rode a friends. I wish they'd made the seat tube straight and uninterrupted to the bottom bracket so that there would be more room for longer droppers.

Interrupted seat-tubes are a real bummer if you like to get your seat low and out of the way on steep terrain. Old school riders like my uncle can do anything with their seatpost up by their eyebrows, but I can barely ride off a curb without my seat dropped.

So, as one of the aforementioned riders who is totally clueless - Is he right? And also, how do I set my fork rebound correctly?

Just feel lucky that you're not an obsessive rock climber. I have a friend that clocks in at 150, and starts dieting if he sees the scales hit 153. In comparison, mountain biking is super kind to us portly protagonists.

Actually, you could consider the climbing gym as a relatively fun way to get some fitness work in when the weather outside is horrendous, or your time is extremely limited. And, you'll never experience hand pump again.