Originally Posted by
Inertianinja
By low gear, you mean more difficult/lower cadence?
Just be careful with your form. There is a risk of grinding out your knees and damaging your meniscus. I think the general recommendation is to go for high cadence with good form, and the endurance and strength will come.
Yes, I am trying to use the more difficult gears (when and where practical to do so) for a portion of my ride. I also find that I don't like the "feel" of the bike when using the easier gears, feels like I have less control.