Originally Posted by mikodipo
thanks for everyones response.
-Sers, I think you understand what I am actually asking, thank you. Is it easier to add back pressure to a 46-15 or a 46-17 downhill, because that's my main concern. I can still climb with the 15, but if i can lessen the amount of back pressure AND get an easier gear uphill, then I will be happy. If not, I guess I can look forward to getting stronger..... Im going down these hills very slow and adding a massive amount of back pressure.
easier on a 46x17. i want to emphasize my reccomendation that you get a brake if you're riding a hilly route daily. i feel fortunate to have been running a brake when i flatted my front clincher going downhill.