Originally Posted by jtaylor2

Rydabent, I just can't see myself on a recumbent or trike, not sure why, but just can't see it. And if I ever get where I can ride hills enough to ride the roads around the house I would be worried about the low profile on the narrow roads around here. I'm not planning on rusting if I can help it so I may have to reconsider, but I'll probably try a hybrid first.

Bradtx, How much lower gearing can I go. I'm struggling with a 30x28 on the hills so I figure much lower and I'll be so slow I'll fall over. I am trying to get my cadence up. On the level rail trails I used to mash along at 40-50. Now I'm trying to stay above 60 and work on getting it up, probably averaging 70-75. Will continue to work on it.

RonH, Thanks for the comments. While my desire is to be able to do hills enough to ride the roads around the house I still plan on doing some miles on the limestone rail trails so was thinking more about a hybrid than a road bike.