Old 07-24-08, 05:08 AM
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What are your current numbers and where will you ride? How heavily will you be loaded?

The cheapest and easiest change is usually to just change the inner chain ring.

I find a 24t inner chain ring and 32t sprocket about ideal for me. That said, I rode across the US with a low of 26 front 32 rear and found it adequate. I only wished for lower a couple times in the Appalachians and never in the Cascades or Rockies.

BTW: That is a great looking bike.
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