So I've pulled the gears back off my mountain bike. One too many derailleur issues, broken chains, skipping chains, and general mechanical malfucktions proved to be a little too much. I'm using a 32 tooth front cog and a 20 tooth rear cog. It spins out a little on the flat sections, but I'm kind of weak still so it's good on the climbs. Eventually I'll tire of the 20tooth rear and put the 18tooth cog on. That's typically a perfect gear ratio for me, but I haven't been riding as much as I typically like to so....
It's kind of nice having the bike back into punishment mode. I mean to say that if I don't ride fairly consistently, this bike will kick my ass. It gets me on trail about 3-4 times a week, which is good for a guy working 50+ hours a week I think. And given the 3-day weekend, I think I should be able to get some good times in order. Yay me.
What is it about cycling that when I switch the bike to a more painful method I ride it more? Why is it that I didn't ride as much with gears? Why? What is it about the punishment that drives me to ride?
Anyway, see ya' all later! Have fun!
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