Originally Posted by AndrewP
Get a triple with a 23 or 25 big cog at the back. You will still have a low gear for taking loads up hills when you are tire, but the close ratios will give slicker shifting when you want to keep up your speed. I would be happy with a double for 99% of my riding, but the big ring is nice for long downhill runs or when there is a strong tailwind.
That's my setup. 52/39/30 and a 12-25 on the rear.
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Would you like a dream with that?