Originally Posted by
saddlesores
noticed on your 6700, you currently have
36/26 crankset with 11-42 cassette..........
howzabout loading 30 pounds on your 6700
and hitting some long hills before you buy the 46/30?
then see how that gear setup feels with weight
off-road since that's in your future plans.
I'd have to figure out how to fit the gear on there first. When I first mentioned it, I forgot the 6700 didn't have mounts where the rack arms would usually connect. Unless I can use p-clamps (is that recommended to connect 30lbs on a rack to p-clamps?), there is not enough clearance to use a seatpack or frame bag. I was thinking off-roading in the sense of something a gravel bike could handle. Or, my Surly since it can take 26x2.0" tires.
As it is, commuting (me+10-15lb backpack), the gearing feels fine and so far, the 36t has covered all my ratio needs so far.