Originally Posted by
birdmove
I wonder how I could do with more gears?
I’m only 58, but have done a fair amount of both SS and geared riding in recent years. My thoughts are:
1) Your current 73 gear inches is pretty high. Your knees might prefer more like 65. Mine sure do.
2) My average speed on my common routes is about the same comparing SS vs geared, though the speed profile would typically vary a bit during the ride.
3) Lower SS gearing also hasn’t changed my overall speed much either though again it changes the speed profile during the ride.
4) if you can stand the bother of shifting it will probably be easier on your muscles and make it easier to recover between rides.
Your mileage and speed may vary. 😊
Otto