Originally Posted by kbarch

What does being pulled along at 17 mph on a flat (or riding solo at 14 or less) - have to do with mashing? When the watts are low enough, even 40 rpms is easy going. Plenty of folks often find themselves coasting when the pace is relaxed. Having to coast because ones sporty, high cadence acceleration would close a gap too fast, well, that may not be bizarre, but it is annoying.