Originally Posted by
hammockman
I live on an extinct volcano in Costa Rica so know a granny will come in very handy, just don't really know what to couple it with, any suggestions? I've got a 22T granny as a low (for loaded touring in the mountains).
My big questions are what would you guys run on the two larger rings (they come with 36t and 48t in the complete bike build) and why? Maybe reduce the 36t to a 34t or 32t or something to turn it into a more everything gear as I wouldn't be using the granny so much andy more? Maybe even reduce the 48t to a smaller gear also?
Thanks,
Mark
I am not fond of 32t middles for street utility riding on 26in wheels and 38T for four bag touring on 700c.
14 T jumps can have more issues. For me is was 24 to 38 jump.
Someone asked me once, " what is the smallest gear inch you find useful?"
Off tar with gear anything more then 22x32 is not useful. On tar i could probably use a cassette with a 34 or 36.