Originally Posted by
dbakl
The NR rear will handle a 28 on the freewheel. Will probably have to lengthen chain.
The only way to improve on hills is by riding more hills...
+1, and +1.
In terms of componentry to get a lower low gear, anything other than putting on a 26 or 28 tooth rear cog is going to be a major investment, meaning some or all of: new crankset (compact double or triple), new bottom bracket, new front derailleur, new derailleur, new chain. Depending on what is one there now and what you want to switch out to, you might also need to get the rear triangle spread. No single item on this list is outrageously expensive, but it is a "this is the hoouse that Jack built" proposition and tghe cost can mount up fairly quickly.
Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
144mm BCD crank will only allow down to a 41T ring.
And good luck finding one. As a practical matter, 42 teeth is as small as you can put on that crankarm.
Originally Posted by
Grand Bois
I have trouble climbing, too. I just need new knees and lungs.
Don't we all . . . .