Originally Posted by FiftySix

Same reason my only single speed is 38/16 with 700 x 42 tires. Gives about 66 gear inches which is a rather all purpose set up for me. On road, off road, and mid-teens mph cruising.

Everyone that wants to passes me easily, though. But roadies don't follow me off road and MTBs don't seem to prefer the street. I haven't run across gravel riders around here.