Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I'd use the 13-26 eight speed cassette:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/291262259324 If you want a wide range for hilly terrain, consider this 48, 38 & 28 crankset:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/390954672470?nav=SEARCH .
My 3x8 divetrain uses multiple cassettes depending on the steepness of the ride. I'll use a 12-21 at home where it's pancake flat, a 13-26 for general riding and a 12-28 for hilly century rides. The bike has a 52,42 & 30 chainring set.
I also use a 48, 36 & 26 chainring set with a 12-24 cogsets on this bike;
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 10-26-14 at 07:42 PM.