Originally Posted by
Planemaker
I have a Trek 7.4 and I don't find the issue you are discussing. When I first started a about 60 days ago it was suggested that I get a Cateye cadence computer and try and maintain between 80 and 100 rpms. If found that I was way to low of gear and the computer has helped me find a rhythm and know when to shift. If you don't have a cycle computer I would suggest you get one.
Not to beat this to death, but here was my first take on the gearing. (Just want to recant my QUICK verdict on the FX 7.6, its a very sweet looking bike, but the gearing does not make sense to me. : 11-36 34-50 Sram Rival front crank) MTB gears on a Flat Bar Road Bike. I also have a cadence sensor.