Quote Originally Posted by Custardcup1 View Post
I definitely like the trigger shifters better, I think that is one of the main problems. Also, and I know this sounds stupid, on my Trek I can see what gear I am in, they are numbered. The Felt bike has no indicators as to what you are in. I hate not knowing how many gears I have left going up a hill. Also, it has the 650 tires which I feel are so little. I know it will be a major step down if I sell the Felt and go back to the Trek line as far as quality components, etc. I am so confused. Also, being 64 years old, has to have something to do with this.
Most of the 65+yo bikers in my bike club can leave me in the dust if I don't ride as hard as I can.

As to knowing which gear you are in, I get confused a lot too. That's why having a double instead of a triple is easier for me. I know that the front gear is only in the big or the small ring (uphill). As to not knowing how many gears you have left on your back cassette, I just use them until I am out of gears on steep inclines. Even if you know how many gears you have left going up a hill, when you are out of gears, you are still out.

I would change to wider tires before spending yet more money on another bike.

Keep up the biking! Just remember, my 65+yo friends are still going strong. I think one of them is actually 75yo.

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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)