Originally Posted by
Maelochs
Obvious solution would be to switch to a 48-tooth big ring. Obvious question is how can he develop sufficient power to climb but not to pedal on the flats?
Solution is important, question is not.
Originally Posted by
bakes1
As has already been noted, not sure how you can be a strong climber yet not be able to pedal on the flats.
Something must be lost in translation and therein lies the answer.
And I am guessing the answer has nothing to do with gearing or cassettes
Ever notice how many who climb quickly tend to change speed a LOT, in and out of the saddle, etc.? Within a relatively short distance, there may be a series of hard efforts and recoveries. Ever notice anyone riding like that on the flats? All the riders who HAVE to have a 16t cog, and for whom 2-tooth steps are anathema? They aren't worried about that when they're climbing. Think about those things for a minute, and what they might mean concerning
kinds of strength.