Originally Posted by Mojo Slim
I took three solo rides this week, 25,40 & 50 miles. The lowest gear I used was 52/24. And to my surprise, my overall average speed might have actually been a little faster than usual.
Good job! I have been riding almost
entirely on the Big Ring too, lately.
I have been riding the 52 tooth ring
on my EZ-1 in preparation for getting
my Rhoades car (In less than 3 weeks)
that I had a 46 tooth ring installed on.
I find that I can climb all the rollers
on my 16, 26, and 45 mile rides ok
but I have to go to the 42 tooth ring
for what I consider truely steep hills.
If I do the mountains with 12% grades
i gotta use the TINY RING (about 32 or 34)
and even then it gets tough, tough, tough.