I ride much less gear than most. Around 63 inches on my usual bike and 70 on my rain bike. I really like high cadence and its super nice up hills. Blowing past these gear freaks! Also its nicer on the knees when I have one of those "oh ****" moments. Actually I just had one of those riding past the Franz factory on 12th.

For poster who gets flats all the time: Get a Rubino or Gatorskin and keep your pressure. Unless you're a fatty you'll be fine.