Is this STILL raging? I`m surprised that somebody`s mother hasn`t yet been brought into the fray . . . .Curmudgeons Rule!

Don`t ask . . .

For the record, when I (rarely) use the small chainwheel in anticipation, I invariable change up on the gears so the ole legs rotate at the same liesurely pace . . . never noticed any change in effort needed.

So there you are! End of.