Originally Posted by
jideta
Ten years ago, when I was in cycling shape, it was the opposite. I was ashamed of my 11-32 and instead went with a 12-25 with my compacts(running a 12-26 now). Never ever used the granny gear. All my climbing was done 34 in front 23 in back with the 25 my bailout gear. What happened to HTFU?
When I climbed Haleakala last year, I upsized my cassette and by the end bottomed out in my 34/28 ratio.
In light of these new, silly drivetrains, I guess I have to specify that it was a 34t chainring, and 28t cog.
Not too long ago, that would have gone without saying.