Originally Posted by
RiddleOfSteel
[MENTION=509331]daka[/MENTION] I agree. Even as a non-vintage aged C&V member, "good looking" gears in, say, Seattle proper are for preening and peacocking. I love the look, but 10-15% grades make a mockery of them, err...me. Best for flat courses and failing to impress the single, and fairer sex. Ask me how I know.
It's why you never want to ride your beater commuter with a wide-range freewheel to a singles bar. For the ladies it's all about what gear you're packing, and it better be small.