Originally Posted by
Chris_W
Correction: You want as low a gear as you're likely to need (which is probably not the same as the lowest you can get). Unless you're hitting extended sections of >20% gradients (which I seriously doubt), then I cannot see the point of having a 24-34 gear, even on a touring bike.
No Correction needed here: Some riders because of age or lack of fitness need the Lowest gearing they can get.
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