Originally Posted by
FixdGearHead
Definitely needed to rethink my gearing - was running in my 34T chainring of my compact and had a 11x34 cassette, but put a new RD on the night before (horrible rookie mistake)...didn't have time to tune it properly.
Couldn't get into my 1:1 gear without forcibly holding in my shifter.
For Mt Wash, I've ordered a triple 44/32/22 and plan on using the same 11x34 cassette again...this time setting it up several days in advance.
Thanks HT. I'll be on the lookout for you! I'll be in a Competitive Cyclist jersey, on a Grey BMC, with the look of a nervous kid on his way to his first day of school...
If you have a short steep hill around dial it in! Shift it all over the place under load and such.
You might want to stay in the little ring for the whole (Mt Washington) ride.
The only place you'd need the 32 is the first 50 yards or so. If your going to use it make sure you can drop into the granny without dumping the chain.
Put the gears though all kinds of goofy shifts to goof proof it!