Originally Posted by markjenn

Most folks can ride 1:1 gears at around 2-3 mph without issue. I'm 62-yo and no poster-child for bike handling and have no difficulty "staying upright" pedaling a 34/36 on 15% grades or so. They put super-low gears on touring bikes for a reason. Yes, it takes a long time to climb, but it beats walking.

- Mark