Message #14881

[jbotti]

Jim, it is a very different experience with a compact chain ring and an 11-28 on the back. It also (as you mention) has a lot to do with getting used to riding lots of hills. We have nothing but hills out here and because it never snows the grade tends to be on the steeper side. In six months of living here you would be comfortable on most of the hills (again with the right chain rings and cassettes).

Glad to see you and Lynn are getting out and enjoying your bikes. For me it is almost as good as skiing.