Originally Posted by
bud16415
I just looked back in my notes as I have two wheel sets for that bike and the one shown is a 13,15,16,18,20,22,24 and the rings are 44,32 so it has a low gear of 35 GI and a high of 89 set up as shown. I was surprised 89 was more than enough and if lacking a little I would rather be able to climb and then coast the big hills when I spin out than pushing it up the hill.
i'm pushing 42 with a 3yr old daughter, my days of pushing huge gears are on hold for a while. i've got a vintage maruishi lugged steel mtb that is geared similarly, but with the granny still on and 1.5 inch slicks. it's perfect for cruising around town on.