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04-23-05, 01:52 AM
My first time on ANY forum. But you guys delivered on my question so I an happy. I am Dutch live in paris, France. used to on cylce holidays when i was 18 or so. No I am almost double that and as traing for this summer's triathlon season i will be doing a cycling trip to te Pyrenees soon. bye for now. Bas
This was my question:
I plan 2 be climbing the col d'Aubisque and Tourmalet soon. problem is I have a standard road bike with 39 front and -I think- 25 in the back. That would mean heavy spinning if not walking for me.
I would like to change gearing in a cheap way what are the options? I am now planning on changing the back to 28 or even 30 but my friend was told 27 is the max generally a 'derailleur' can handle.
QUESTION: what is the maximum back gear a standard Shimano Ultegra (2003/4 model) can handle?
This was my question:
I plan 2 be climbing the col d'Aubisque and Tourmalet soon. problem is I have a standard road bike with 39 front and -I think- 25 in the back. That would mean heavy spinning if not walking for me.
I would like to change gearing in a cheap way what are the options? I am now planning on changing the back to 28 or even 30 but my friend was told 27 is the max generally a 'derailleur' can handle.
QUESTION: what is the maximum back gear a standard Shimano Ultegra (2003/4 model) can handle?