Hi Melissa & tlkiwi!

tlkiwi

Thanks for the info!! You live in such a beautiful area.... I hope one day to visit out there .

Melissa

Wait a minute! When you say that you shifted to two gears easier, are you shifting the front (using the left hand control) or the back (using the right hand control)? Each time you change the front, there's a huge difference in gear inches. So...if you're changing from your big chainring to the little one, yeah, it's gonna feel like spinning! Changing to different cogs in the back is the way to fine tune.
Thanks for all the info on gears, etc.... I'm using the right hand control when I feel like I'm "spinning". From the 8 to the 6. It's really strange. Then if I go to 4, I can feel resistence again.

My apologies if you knew this and you're changing the gears using the rear derailleur
No apologies necessary, I didn't know this info - but certainly appreciate the extra knowledge !

BTW, I checked out your bikes on the Trek website, and they are really NICE BIKES!!!

Well, if you're interested in knowing the gear inches, let me know!
Sure, if you have the time, the more I know - the better!! Thank you!

And, TITS ( ), I didn't know that either!!

I can't wait to hear about the day that you decide to go around the entire path -- all 22 miles of it!
Thanks for being so upbeat, too! It's really appreciated, Melissa!! I am so thrilled that I found this website -- so many wonderful women here !

Well, we're heading out for a ride now. Take good care! I look forward to "talking" with you again.

Happy Riding!

Denise