Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 561
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From: St. Louis, MO
Bikes: Roark, Waterford 1100, 1987 Schwinn Paramount, Nishiki Professional, Bottecchia, 2 Scattantes, 3 Cannondale touring bikes, mtn. bike, cyclocross, hybrid, 1940's era Schwinn
It was already suggested that you shift to a lower gear for starting, and you've already said you'll start doing it again. I'd like to second that. Over the long run it will be easier on your knees, and it will get you in the habit of shifting down so that some day in the future you may avoid an unexpected problem in starting in heavy traffic or on a steep uphill.