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08-09-14, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by staehpj1

I have to say that I have a hard time imagining anyone needing rings that small though. Back in the days that I packed pretty heavy, I did the Trans America with a 26/36/46 and an 11-32 and didn't wish for lower gearing in the Cascades or Rockies. There were a few places where a 24T ring might have been nice, but it was OK without it.

I have to agree. When you start to get to really low gearing the incremental returns of going even lower are small.....just get off and push.

Rather than looking for really small gears I'd reduce your gear load and practice your hill climbing technique.

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