[Flieger]

Originally Posted by look 171

John, I thought it was spin easy gear and hit em' hard in the steep section and up shift a couple of cogs.

I know what you are saying, I remember those 42x21 days.

Vash, can you get a smaller front chain ring?

Yes, but I still save one for later. I start spinning in about 4 (where 1 is lowest) and when my lower back gets sore or when the grade gets steep for a bit I shift up and get out of the saddle .

I think it is mostly psychological having one to fall back on.