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Originally Posted by
JoelS
Ah, there it is. Multi-day touring. You should have mentioned that first. It's a different animal altogether.
Multi-day touring has very different needs from recreational rides. As a result, you need different gearing. Ranting about recreational bike gearing when what you're after is touring gearing isn't productive.
I have a touring bike. It's geared at 53/39/29 in front and I think a 33 or 31 in back for the big ring. For loaded touring, you might also consider the strongest brakes you can put on. If you're getting a bike dedicated to it, disk brakes would be great, or canti's.
I do understand now. Sorry about the misunderstanding before.
No problem.
I'm actually after all-purpose gearing for multi-day SAG supported events. This is not much heavier than double century rides where clothing for warm and cool weather is needed. And not much different than commuting requirements or Cyclocross.
My point is that many road bikes are geared for 160 lbs riders in pace lines.
How "normal" is that?
I could buy a second bike by the time I invest in all this equipment that should be standard.
Michael
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 08-09-09 at 08:49 AM.