Originally Posted by
canklecat
Yup, since 2015 my steel road bike has gone from the original 7-speed 13-24 freewheel to 13-25 and now 13-28. And the chainrings have gone from 52/42 to 52/39 and now 50/38.
One of my carbon fiber bikes still has the 52/39 and 11-25 setup, but it's much lighter and tolerable on climbs. Otherwise there's little difference. The Centurion Ironman is still generally more comfy.
Finishing up the Ochsner and want to put a new 7 speed cassette on it. It's sitting at 13-26 right now but I'm thinking a 13-28 might make it more appealing to others. Pretty sure as I focus on downsizing this bike will be moved on too. Now to just find one in stock somewhere.
Not to mention my old man legs and knees need all the help they can get these days too. Add me to the gearing down crowd!