Originally Posted by
KonaRider125
From what I gather I have a short cage RD. I am 5 11 and about 15 pounds over weight but in decent athletic shape, the climb I want to to be doing is a 4500 ft mountain with a average gradient of 9(more in places)percent. You think 28T will cut it for me?
Alright dude, go 30. 9% average for 4500ft. is killer. You may not need it, I've done 2000 on 8% and 28 was just OK, but that was back when I was little fatter. Either way, go 30.