Does anyone out there have a perspective on the Brompton 3 speed regular vs the reduced gearing options for the 3 speed (-12% and -18%)?
I'm hoping to get a Brompton soon, and want to ride it in the Sierra Nevada foothills and in the flats. I'm pretty sure the reduced gearing is what I want rather than the regular geared 3 speed Brompton. But I don't know whether to go for the -12% or the -18% lower gearing.
I'm a little worried that if I get the -18% I may spin out and not be able to go at a decent rate of speed when on the flats in high gear. I do think I would make good use of the low gear though for going up hills in the foothills.
My latest thoughts are to go with a 3 speed just for the simplicity of it.........but picking the right gearing is tough when you can't ride the bikes before ordering. I've ridden the regular geared 3 speed a couple of times and really think the reduced geared bike would suit me mo betta.
Thanks in advance for any input.