Originally Posted by
fietsbob
on a major touring track down the coast, 50/34 doubles are pretty common this summer.
but steep trails ,, looong climbs with a lot of gear..
maybe an MTB crank would be a worthy change ..
Definitely, I should say. My own bottom gear on the tourer is about 19 inches. I very rarely use it but there have been times, on very serious hills, when it has made the difference between riding and walking. And I hate to walk...