Originally Posted by
merlin55
My current low gear is 23t x 34t. Is that low enough?
If you have a 23T chainring and a 34T cassette, that should be fine. If you meant a 34T chainring, you need to get a 27T cassette....and that is assuming you are a strong climber.
Don't forget you are riding at elevation and you lose power as you gain elevation.
Thanks Merlin.
Yes...I have a 34t Chainring (compact double 34t x 50t) and a 11-23 cassette.
I think your advice of getting a 27t on the cassette is a good idea. At least I'd have a bail-out gear if I needed it. As it stands I can spin out a 5-6% climb at 90-rpm with my current set up. Having the 27t would be nice since I'll be riding for 20 miles this way.