Originally Posted by
Dan Burkhart
I have a Sturmey Archer 8 speed in a 700c wheel bike. With a 30/25 chainring/cog ratio, it gives me about a 32.5 inch low gear. Not too bad if the hills are not real serious.
Kickstart and I live in the same area. He mentioned a hill that few could ride up, most folks take an alternate route. The two routes I use as "leg keepers" for my commute route both have 1500 feet of gain in just 3 miles of the route, more or less. I cannot imagine some of the noted options for our area. Plus, with the rain and long descents, disc brakes are awesome to have!