i'm trying to get used to around 80 gear inches and it's a bit much for me right now. i had a nice training ride the other day, all pretty flat, but commuting-especially in any kind of headwind- is a little bit of a grunt. i've got 48x16 (81 in.) right now, but i just ordered a 44t ring to put me at 74.2 in. which should be about perfect.
let me hear how over 80 inches treats you.