Originally Posted by
akohekohe
Well, do you feel comfortable going at 55 rpm? Are you getting soreness in your knees climbing that hill?...
I usually don't feel uncomfortable during the climb and my knees aren't sore. Sometimes they are a little sore after the ride though.
Originally Posted by
freefallkev
if you've got some cash to spend, swap out your cassette and rear derailleur for mtb ones. entry level shimano or sram components would set you back maybe $40. your highest gear should stay about the same (53x11) while your lowest would be a lot lower (39x32) than with a standard road cassette. for long climbs i get on the tops and spin about 80-90 rpm.... i've found it's better than mashing a big gear up the hill
I have silly questions cuz i'm a noob at this stuff. I how do i know what size cassette i have right now? Also, if i wanted to get a different one, what exactly would i ask for.
Originally Posted by
buzzman
...Where in Western MA are you?- my house is in Becket.
I live in Monson. If you're familiar with the area, i live on Town Farm Rd. I use to have to stand to make it up, but now i stay seated the whole time and attempt to spin smoothly. My speed is usually around 3.5-4.5mph climbing.