Originally Posted by kdb3i

As of now, this is the set up I'm going with for the 2013 L'Eroica.

Tires: Spec. Roubaix Pro 700x25/28
I'm using them on the gravel roads of Colorado's Western Slope and they are working well. Any experienced L'Eroica riders who think this is not a valid comparison, chime in.

Gearing: Shimano MF-TZ20 14-28 on the rear and Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4bcd MK II 46-30 crankset.
OK, I admit all the chatter about steep slopes, and walking scared me into a full on granny set up.

Stem: Changing the 3ttt 130mm Bianchi panto to a Cellini 1A 100mm for a better fit.

This is before the crankset change: https://plus.google.com/106125537953294167397/posts/Jnyri3DWDE7