Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
i don't know how you guys mash around on huge 80" gears. 46x16 is fine as long as there aren't any inclines around. i use a 42x16 for just about everything, except for winter, which is when the 18t comes out to play.
Big gears are great. Brakes are for men, skids are for sissies (since I hate using emocons, sarcasm was intended).
Actually going to gear down today. 42/15 if I can get the lockring off. I have no problem with 42/14, but a few hills do make me groan when I think about having to ride up them. Like Ave or Yonge upto St. Clair. And Yonge/York Mills.