[SpudRider]

Even with it's somewhat limited suspension, the Zongshen RX3 can reach a lot of nice scenery. The bike can climb moderately steep, rocky fire roads, even with the stock sprocket ratio of 14T/44T. Therefore, I am inclined to keep the stock sprocket ratio, which performs superbly on pavement, and quite adequately off road. The following photographs show me descending the fire road I had ascended to reach the previous viewpoint.











In the next photograph, I am making the final descent from the viewpoint. Ahead of me, past the power line, is the fire road I traveled before climbing to the location of the photograph.



The Zongshen RX3 is very fun to ride on pavement, gravel roads, and dirt roads. The bike is definitely a better performer on these surfaces than on fire roads. However, if you are willing to stand up, slow down, and work the clutch, you can negotiate just about any fire road you might reasonably wish to tackle. Nevertheless, in these situations, expect to get a good physical workout.