I went to the store today, and thought I'd test the geared theory. I downshifted at every stop sign, dropped gears to spin more on the hills, clicked up on downhills.

Now I have a broken front Del

And my fingers hurt.
And I didn't get there faster.
No hot chicks were there to cheer me on
I didn't save any money on my insurance.
I have to pay $20 for a new front del.