Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
Seems a little steep to me, id go to 18 till you get more comfortable then work back down. Just cuz that gear ratio is stock doesnt mean its any good. Of course I come from super happy funtime hilly land so my concept of an easy gear ratio might be a bit off.
very true. sometimes i forget i live in florida and don't really have anything to worry about climbing/descending. i started riding brakeless 48x16 but like i said..it's completely flat here.