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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Consider a triple cranks. As a heavier rider, you will find that hills require a seated position with a cadence above 50 rpm. Climbing while standing at a very slow cadence is more difficult to sustain on longer or steeper hills, and most cyclist with double need to stand while climbing. I use a 50, 39 & 26 triple with a 12-27 ten speed cassette.
Most noob cyclist over-exert themselves on the hills and this increases the risk of DNF. I only need the small inner ring on a few miles while completing a 100 mile, or longer, event. Having the gearing to climb a 15% grade at 5 mph while seated helps save my stamina and finish easily.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 04-10-14 at 06:16 AM.