Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
Touring gear
So I am thinking about riding cross country this summer (don't worry, I've been planning)
I'm doing it on an awesome old Schwinn Voyageur touring bike.
I think my gearing for this ride will be:
28-38-48 chainrings
14-28 5 speed freewheel
I'm not planning on crossing the Rockies but I will be hitting Oregon (from Delaware). Has anyone used a similar gearing on this trip? I'm sure everyone who took it did before 1985....will I be kicking myself? Think I should go smaller on the inner ring? I don't feel like replacing the rear wheel as it is a nice 40 spoke rear wheel that has held up great to two years of commuting.