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my last bike had a 52/16 and it flexed so much everytime i tried to give it some.
i fancied something a little easier.

fair enough (altho thats quite a change)

36/14 gives 68 gear inches. That is not low, I ride one inch higher and can cruise along at 20mph.

u riding a 42/16? i ride 46/15 (80.6 gear inches) so 68 inches feels low to me. but everyone has different requirements and abilities.