Yes, He is a lot over my head... and it's not that he's not eager for me to learn and join him, but we're so competitive as a couple that I can see the learning part being especially frustrating for the two of us. Meaning... I'd want to choke him!
But, he's full of info as he learns more, and he knows people that know a lot. They just live an hour away from me and it makes joining the group and going on daily rides a little difficult.
And unless someone is pointing the stuff out to me directly or explaining directly, I'm afraid this is something I'm not going to pick up on the mechanics of as easily.
The biking, sure, but the gears and all of that? Where would I BEGIN?
But your info is very helpful! lol, so is the patient tone!
I'll head over to the other thread and read it!

Lish