Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
42 is the magic ring up front, 12-26 out back. If this doesn't cut it then your strength and spin need work. There you go.
That's what I use for commuting in the winter. Have to spin up to 150RPM going down a short steep hill in the morning. It works fine for commuting but not very good for a fast group ride. Also not so great when you want to do an easy tide and have a hill to climb. Decent training though.