Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
There's no way he has a 53/34 now; I can't imagine anything handling a 19t differential. He must have just mixed up the standard and compact gearing. If he has that sort of gearing there are bigger problems here than climbing.
Sorry for the mistake. That's what I get for not re-reading the post before submitting. Yes I have a 53/39 and thinking of going to a 50/34 compact. I think a 12/27 or a 12/29 is offered in a Record cassette. I like the speed of the gearing I have now but have to compromise somewhat for the hills. Maybe changing the cassette first is the answer.