Gearing: low-geared components, old injuries, steep hills
10-15-17, 12:34 PM
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My 26 inch wheeled mtb tourer conversion has a 22/32/43 front paired with a 12/36 9s rear. Any lower and it would be better/faster to walk & push.
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The Mountain Tamer can get one down to some mighty low gearing.
Mountain Tamer Triple adapter - LOWER GEARS for bikes of all kinds
Some people have successfully installed them as quads.
It might allow you to also keep your current cassette.
Mountain Tamer Triple adapter - LOWER GEARS for bikes of all kinds
Some people have successfully installed them as quads.
It might allow you to also keep your current cassette.
