Turns out it was all about the bike, or at least my position on it. Different bike with flat bars and better position above the cranks and back to my 30 mile commute (round trip) on 44/16 with no issues!
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Turns out it was all about the bike, or at least my position on it. Different bike with flat bars and better position above the cranks and back to my 30 mile commute (round trip) on 44/16 with no issues!