Originally Posted by
Standalone
Can't blame it on the bike, really. Some guys run 42x16 fixed...
Yes... And they have guads the size of your waist... and have been riding 10 years longer than you have... You don't see many virgins riding that gear ratio. Drop it to a 39 tooth chainring and you might have something. The main thing is to have fun. If it's not fun, it's nothing. It's not like you're getting paid to do it! Good luck in your future races. Stop by the NJ races sometime. We'll put you to task.