Kona Ute

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Oh, no....Lisa!!! Please don't think I was questioning (or God forbid, slamming) your bike riding or questioning your gear choices! I've been reading about your riding for the past year and a half or so, and have been amazed and very impressed! I'm just used to a standard triple at 53/42/32, so to see a bike with a 26 (or a 24!) is ... well... it's "wow."
It's just my ignorance showing. Sorry!

Oh, no, i was not taking your post in a bad way- don't worry!
Most people are amazed at just how low a gearing I have on my bike, and I am used to people wondering why I would need that. They are equally amazed (or maybe appalled) when they find out my average ride speeds. They don't quite get why I'd choose such gears. I take it all in good humor because I know if they were me and in my situation they would understand better and possibly do likewise.
I know you meant nothing at all bad. But it was very sweet of you to post such a reassurance to make sure i wasn't hurt or upset.
I LIKE talking about all this gear stuff, which I am only beginning to understand now myself! It's a happy learning journey for me which I hope will continue until I die.
I have come to the conclusion that many cyclists I communicate with are younger than me, live in flatter areas, and have been riding years longer than me or have done other sports all their lives. That's OK! I can then be someone that brand new or older riders can be inspired by!
It's all so good, and all the women here are so wonderful- including YOU!

I bet in a couple more years I'll be spinning groceries up my hill. ....maybe on a single speed (scooter)