Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
It's still considered a road racing bike, so I doubt 1:1 gearing is a high priority.
Sorry, I thought the subject was hill climbing.
As for the gearing, it would still be just as good (or bad) if the larger chainring was 53T. The gearing makes about as much sense as the 20 lb. weight. But at least it is aero. Sort of.