Originally Posted by sethw
YES. This is where I see it, too. From junker bikes to $1200 rigs, people with their knees splayed out, rocking back and fourth... sheesh... lower gears are your FRIENDS.
Yeah, but for some (most really) is
a matter of pride to show off they're mashing BIG gears, just check the Double vs Triple threads to see this phenomenon.
I personally use all my gears, included the granny, when called for.
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