Originally Posted by
genejockey
Just finished rebuilding my second 1980s road bike, and I can tell you that I would not attempt OLH, Kings or Tunitas Creek with the gearing that was standard - 52/42 x 13-24, and 52/43 x 13-23! Seems like the best rig for the Eroica is an old touring bike with a triple, so my hat is off to anyone who does it on a double.
With my knees I am at my limit with 34 x 34. No way I could I do a 43 x 23. Did they not have any hills back then?