Originally Posted by
scale
hmm i could go up to 18 in the rear gettting me 72 gear inches and putting me closer to the 42/16 setup. Honestly im not mashing. Everything appears to be fluid while pedaling. Maybe i just dont realize it. IM running platforms...so im not clipped in in anyway
If you're not using any sort of foot retention, then you ARE mashing. A good pedal stroke relies on you being able to pull up on the pedals.