Originally Posted by
adlai
So one of my current bikes is kind of a frankenbike. From what I've read here it doesn't look like I can improve much more of it.
it is an advent rear derailleur that goes I think 11-42 or 46 9 speed.
I actually have a double on the front. 50/36. Advent supposedly doesn't support it but it works fine.
The 50 is too tall and I end up spending most of my time on the 36. But it can go below a 1:1 ratio. All the climbers have around a 36 front and a 36 back.
The questions asked were:
1. Are you in a hill climb competition?
2. Are you a recreational cyclist that just wants to climb more easily?
3. How steep is the hill in percent grade?
4. How long is the climb?
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