Originally Posted by
hyhuu
That's what I'm trying to figure out: whether I'm overgeared. Gears came with the bike are a standard double 53/39 with 12-26 cassette and Tiagra rear derailuer.
I think you're over-geared, but then I ride a 50/34 compact and 12-27 cassette. I've got the gears for anything here in So Cal, just not always the motor. IMO, easier is better, at first.
Where are you riding?