Originally Posted by
genejockey
With that small chainring and the huge cog, I imagine butterflies pass you on steep hills.
IMO, gnats are more of an issue than butterflies. If I recall from my MTB days of many years ago, the local variety of gnats have a max. speed of 5mph. Below that line, and they swarm your head during warm summer days. Above that line, and you're all clear.
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