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10-29-03, 03:58 AM
Okay, I've been riding fixed for a couple years now, commuting, and pushing these big gears, namely 53/16, and I've thought anyone riding less is daft. Well, I'm crying "uncle." Just for kicks I dug through my engagement rings and found a 48t, and paired it up with my 17t, and took off for work. My legs never felt better, and my knees. Kin'A, it was a bodacious ride, great spinning to keep the BTUs up in the 30F weather, rain, and a bit of snow. I'm not saying I'm mothballing the 53/16, I still like that gearing, and it's great cuising in the flats. But for the run to work and back I think I've found something that might work for now.