Originally Posted by manutd
Question.....How much easier is it to pull the bike up a decent hill with a 34t small ring compared to a 39t. I have been having issues getting up the big hills with my riding partners but blow by them on the downhill. I am guessing some of it has to do with my 53/39t vs their 50/34t????
What kind of cogset do you have? I doubt you'll go any faster but, it might make it easier. When I'm climbing a hard hill, it barely helps when I shift down to my 39-26 gear.