Originally Posted by digcolnagos

Yes, someone had suggested this a couple years back when I was pondering this project/journey and not in a financial position to make it happen. However, my traveling partner says that MTB big rings don't go bigger than 48T, which, if true, isn't big enough (remember, I'll be using a five block, possibly six, and I can still crank on the flats, especially with a wind behind me). If someone knows otherwise, please advise. Thanks.