ya, when I went to these really low 14/47 gears, I really had to force myself to get over that mental barrier of only revving it up to like 5000 rpms or so.
Once I realized I could easily run it all the time at 6500 rpms or more on the highway, I found that I can still ride 85 mph on the highway and have a super low set of gears for the tough trails in the woods.
I commute every day on a 60 mph speed limited highway, and I pass people no prob. the ol bike has 32000 miles on it so far, and on the highway at that speed, it Sounds really good too ;)
I do a lot of miles though. 40 miles of highway commuting everyday almost and then a few more tanks of gas for fun in the woods almost every weekend too
And as you know a tank of gas goes beyond 200 miles

So, I ride my klrs at least 15000 miles a year.
My poor old vans dont see much active duty anymore.
Awesome Pictures Matt !!
Get out there and post up some more, and if you get up this way, come for a rip !
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