Originally Posted by
Canker
It isn't really but I guess that depends on where you live and fitness. I live in Wv and spend maybe 0.034764% of my average rides at speeds over 30mph and I just coast when I spin out at 33ish mph. You still have the option to run a 48 big ring if you want a bit more top end.
I live in Oregon now and 7% (7.5 minutes) of my last ride was spend over 30 mph, most of it not coasting. On rolling terrain, do you have to coast down one side of a roller, then wait until you slow down enough to not be spun out before beginning to pedal up the next roller or flat area? That usually what happens to me on my gravel bike and it drives me nuts.