RS> my old delapidated Trek 850 bike. As for this "Spinning" whatever
 RS> that may be, I don't know about. What I do is get on the bike and 
 RS> start peddling in a lower gear and when the pedal strokes become
 RS> too fast to be comfortable I shift up. If the road begins to climb
 RS> and it gets difficult to pedal I gear down. I do not try to race
 RS> down the road at break neck speed, I just go as fast as I feel
 RS> comfortable with. When I get to hyperventilating and begin to have
Whatever works for you, Ray, is what you should be doing. I'm not into the 
"techie" stuuf, either, really. I just ride. But, I do try to stay in tune 
with what my body's telling me as to the way I ride. Shimano Biopace, BTW, is 
chainrings that are not exactly round, but are designed around the way your 
legs produce power around the pedal stroke. Most "racers" hate them, and some 
say they're bad for your knees, but my knees have been thru some football, 
and are kinda bad. Biopace seems to ease the strain on *my* knees.
 Anyway, the important thing is that you're out there, riding, and getting 
yourself into better condition (especially in those hills!).
Have fun, Ray!
\dave
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