Originally Posted by
JTGraphics
Gearing is to me is a personal preference depending on ones fitness and rides I run a compact and works for me good for everything from the 22% grades to 50 mph downhill running 34-50 w/11-28 don't really need any thing else for rides we do.
Running downhill with your gearing at 50 mph implies your cadence will be in the 140 range. Not really feasible for most riders for any significant period of time.