Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
The Kilo TT Stripper is $380, so you've got $20 left in your budget to get an 18T rear cog to get a reasonable gear so you don't destroy your knees. The stock 48 x 16 gearing (81 gear inches) is too high IMO.
My friend's Windsor Hour is 48 x 16 and it feels great to me. Not too much trouble with hills, either.