Originally Posted by Dirtbike

EXACTLY!!! The people who are starting out in 1-3 arent going anywhere. I use a 38t ring with gears 4-6 in back. 11-34 cassette. Starting out in a 22t ring is bad.

You have to pedal and throw yourself back in your seat. If im going too fast I lean back and brake at the same time - kinda like a unicycle. When Im falling back I feather the rear brake, and when Im falling forward, I pedal faster obviously.