Originally Posted by
aham23
^^^^ a quadruple
actually, just what i have now, a standard compact with 12-27 cassette. the only upgrade i plan to make for this ride is to the engine. can i borrow your engine for that week?
later.
that gear should do it - the climbs might not be as steep as in Wisconsin, but they'll go on forever.
Maybe you can spend a few days at altitude doing some Zone 1/2 spinning before the tour begins. You're still building a Midwest engine, and 12,000 feet is danged high.
You will need SPF 50!