Old 04-10-14 | 09:28 AM
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valygrl
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If you actually want to do the math, and you know your FTP, you can go to a variety of web sites to calculate speed from power, weight, % grade.

BUt really, the answer is 15% is hard no matter how much your bike weighs, and there is no such thing as too-low of a gear on a touring bike.

I use a 22x34 low gear.
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