Originally Posted by
abdul10000
Thanks that looks like the best guide I have seen yet. Just to make sure I understand the part in bold, the largest cog is the first one counting from the wheel side or in my case the gear with the 28 teeth, correct?
Correct.
Discomfort after 15min on your first couple rides on your first road bike? Sounds pretty normal to me. My bike came with a 120mm stem and for the first few months it felt like waay too much for me and I always felt overstretched. Now, about a year later I'm feeling like I could use a bit more stretch.. Give yourself a few months to get used to it on longer 2+ hour rides is my best advice.