Originally Posted by ryanisjones

thanks for the suggestions. Timed on strava was almost identical. I had minor adjustments made to saddle height and had a smaller stem fitted. Also pumped up tyres... All had a positive effect, but none alleviated the problem. I only use the 52 cog on my Trek so it's not low gearing comparisons.

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I cycle in London dude. It is dangerous to not be able to pull away at traffic lights easily. I'm having to use a gear so low to move off that after two turns I'm changing up.