When I started riding nothing pissed me off more than a "gear Nazi", man do I want to give those guys a hug now. I wasn't against gear, I just thought it was the riders decision to make. I still believe it should be the riders decision, but it should be an educated decision and that is where so many are lacking. Maybe we should invite the "Dragon Masters" out on one of our rides. I really hope that some of their club member learns something from this. RIP Earl