Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 177
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From: US
Bikes: 50's-60's Ross Deluxe, 68 Schwinn, 83 Peugeot P8, 84 Jamis Durango, 85 Peugeot PH501, 86 Raleigh Grand Prix, 91 Maruishi RX-7, 92 Marin Bear Valley, 92 Trek 950
Awesome rundown Dabac thanks!
This will be a recreational/fun/fitness bike. I live in hill country, so that will go with the territory. I am moderately strong, not super toned or anything. I am intending to gain more strength + stamina by riding on a regular basis, but commuting will be limited at best so it's mostly going to be from recreational riding. I don't need any kind of rapid fitness deal, just good long term with something that will continue to be enjoyable to ride in the future. I love bikes and don't intend on getting rid of any.
It sounds like maybe a 12/27 or 11/28 cassette with a double 39/53 crankset would be useful? Or do you think something like a compact 34/50 chainring would be better? My guess is that a 12/25 cassette wouldn't be very well suited for the local terrain in my area.