Welcome to the forums. 50-75 miles per week is very respectable mileage. What kind of tires are you running on your hybrid? Going to thinner, high pressure tires if you have not already done so will make the bike more efficient, but might hurt the ride quality a bit. Your bike shop should be able to assist you in changing out your freewheel for one with lower gears (more teeth) also.
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Originally Posted by
colorider
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