Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway
Yeah that is pretty low. My first double was a 52/42 with a 13-22 six speed. That 42-18 would have been one of the lowest gears on there. I would hate to ride on flat ground with something like that (good for hills though). It would take all day just to go anywhere.
Gearing questions are tough because we don't know the conditions you'd be riding.
I understand for sure. I am just looking to see what other people might be riding. I might be able to zero in on a good gear combo a little quicker and with less trial and error.
The conditions I ride in (90%of the time) are moderate hills, lots of flat open roads. Occasionally, I do encounter some very steep mountain climbs as I do live right up against some very large towering mountains.
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