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Old 12-12-19 | 12:57 PM
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GAtkins
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From: Springdale, Arkansas

Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR7 Project One 62cm- 2010 Specialized Allez 61cm

Trying To Understand Gear Ratios

All else being equal, are lower gear ratios easier to climb versus higher gear ratios?

Suppose I have two bikes set up as follows:

Bike 1
Cog/Cassette 30/27
Gear ratio = 1.1111
Roll out = 94.25 inches
Cadence = 60
Speed = 5.35 mph

Bike 2
Cog/Cassette 34/34
Gear ratio = 1.0000
Roll out = 84.82 inches
Cadence = 60
Speed = 4.82 mph

Which setup will be easier to climb with? I think it would be Bike 2, but I want to make sure I'm evaluating this correctly.

Thanks much for the help.
Glenn
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