My high gear is either a 52 or 53 11, and I played with the resistance just to play with technique. Usually I'm riding moderate resistance on the rear, and do the rest of the changing with my gears (i.e. it's tight enough the tire isn't slipping, but the wheel won't move for long when the pedaling is done). I still go down really fast (I do weigh more than most of you probably).

But....I'm really thinking that there must be a different movement associated with standing on the trainer. Some of the Spinervals call for standing in a small chain ring/23 set up. I've also tried it on big chain ring/15. (I'm doing Uphill Grind and I did Recharge today, for those who have them). I shake all over the place and cannot pedal a circle to save my life. Maybe it's that I'm so used to rocking the bike when I stand outside?? I usually don't stand much either (much prefer to spin), but will on occasion for a change of position/to stretch.

CA