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Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

My Specialized Tarmac is stock with a 52/36 up...

My Specialized Tarmac is stock with a 52/36 up front and a 11-30 cassette in the rear. I've used this on several very long 100+ mile rides with long mountain pass climbs. Has served me well and no...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By bfaIllini

Make sure you do the calculation

As you may need to replace the rear derailleur. Fwiw, my lbs goes over the max regularly and without difficulty. You may not be able to do large large, but you don't want to cross chain anyway
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By DaveSSS

My top gear is 48/11. I spin it up to 38 on...

My top gear is 48/11. I spin it up to 38 on nearly every ride with a downhill that brings my speed up into the 40-54 mph range. Yesterday I rode the 44 mile round trip up to Estes Park, with only...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By noodle soup

50x12? Daily. Any time I'm descending at 28mph...

50x12? Daily. Any time I'm descending at 28mph or greater. I usually stop pedaling at about 35mph.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 01:04 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

It means it lacks the small things that would...

It means it lacks the small things that would have made the ride great even if there was practically no elevation gain -- a great view, peeks at neat things, variations in terrain that change the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By tomato coupe

What does it mean when a climb lacks a sense of...

What does it mean when a climb lacks a sense of nuance?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

In all honesty, that 22% climb is kind of junky...

In all honesty, that 22% climb is kind of junky in that aesthetics and a sense of nuance are lacking. However, the hills have great selection of climbs and descents -- the way I'd describe it is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Paul Barnard

My knees ache thinking about doing 22% hills in...

My knees ache thinking about doing 22% hills in any gear. I'd tap out if I had to do it in 34-27. Looks like a wonderful place to ride from looking on Google Streetview. I am stuck in flat,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

Percentage wise, not so much -- and I think it's...

Percentage wise, not so much -- and I think it's more important to have low end when you need it than high end when you want it.

But I also think having great selection where you do the lion's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By woodcraft

Yeah, now folks seems to mostly go to Richmond,...

Yeah, now folks seems to mostly go to Richmond, London, & Watopia- wherever that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Bah Humbug

In the spirit of every gearing discussion ever,...

In the spirit of every gearing discussion ever, 36x28 is good enough for me so it's all the low end anyone needs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By colnago62

Gearing can effected by fitness. Gearing can also...

Gearing can effected by fitness. Gearing can also be effected by weight. Larger people need lower bears to keep their cadence at a speed that efficient. Gears are like saddles; you will probably have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Paul Barnard

I agree. My Litespeed with 50-34 and 11-30 has a...

I agree. My Litespeed with 50-34 and 11-30 has a lot gearing territory I will never need. I can safely say it's the same for just about every person I know, ride with and observe. I know I live in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Bah Humbug

What's a "normal" cyclist? Is it the 24-year-old...

What's a "normal" cyclist? Is it the 24-year-old who ran track in college or the 65-year-old cruising around the neighborhood?

I think both of those are more "normal" than people who call a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By kingston

100 miles is the beginning of long-distance to...

100 miles is the beginning of long-distance to me.


Standard gearing is too high for me. If people have less fitness than I do, they need lower gearing not more fitness. That's been my point the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By noodle soup

I've been following this thread since day 1, and...

I've been following this thread since day 1, and it's gone off the rails,
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By kingston

It's always fashion and marketing. I'm...

It's always fashion and marketing.



I'm grateful for the gravel boom because now Shimano can make high end groups with gears for normal people without cannibalizing their road groups. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Bah Humbug

Correct. In a completely unrelated note, I...

Correct.

In a completely unrelated note, I know people who work on designing CPUs who struggle with gearing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 01:43 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By HTupolev

Understanding the implications of gear ratios,...

Understanding the implications of gear ratios, and having a good sense of how to predict what you have use for, is greatly aided by a decent sense for kinematics.

Sure, any idiot can figure out...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By HTupolev

It's largely a consequence of how accepted...

It's largely a consequence of how accepted gearing on "racing" bikes developed over time, and how modern fashion is for recreational road bikes to derive from what the professional racers are using....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

Most people probably don't have reasonable access...

Most people probably don't have reasonable access to this type of riding. None of this stuff is relevant until there's enough pitch and vertical gain -- the type of setup that's great for extended...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By kingston

I know. A lot of my bikes have triples and the...

I know. A lot of my bikes have triples and the ones that don't have a sub-compact double and a jr. cassette which close enough. Normal compact cranks don't work as well for me, and big-boy cranks are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By woodcraft

I marvel at how folks can be so picky about two...

I marvel at how folks can be so picky about two tooth gaps, but also ride a fixed gear, or something like this:


...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By DaveSSS

I ran a gear and speed chart for my 48/32 and...

I ran a gear and speed chart for my 48/32 and 11-34 12 speed cassette and 85-100 rpm range. It will easily work in the 15-34 mph range, using only the big ring. Cogs 11-19 all are one tooth shifts,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Racing Dan

The cassette shown is a standard shimano 11s...

The cassette shown is a standard shimano 11s 11-28 and a shimano 11s 11-34. Very few is complaining the 11s 11-28 has too wide gear spacing and all im saying is the 11-34 in no worse, unless you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By DaveSSS

Keep in mind that even a 48 big ring won't work...

Keep in mind that even a 48 big ring won't work on many bikes because the FD can't drop low enough. There is a lowering adapter made, but I've never tried one. I can just barely get my FD low...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Racing Dan

The reality is, that at the speeds many...

The reality is, that at the speeds many recreational riders actually go, there is little to no difference between a 11-34 and a 11-28. As noted before the 11-34 is actually better, or the same, up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

I don't. I probably stop pedaling close to that...

I don't. I probably stop pedaling close to that speed and I'm not sure if I've ever turned the pedals at over 45.

The kinds of places that have pitches that allow you to go much over 40 tend to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By rm -rf

I was trying to hang on fast group rides around...

I was trying to hang on fast group rides around 20 mph and still climb steeper hills.
So I want low end gearing and close shifts, if possible, from 18-24 mph.

~~~~~

My Di2 bike came with 50/34...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By HTupolev

The problem is that steep areas are sometimes...

The problem is that steep areas are sometimes next to flat areas. That's basically the theme of the Puget Sound area, especially for allroad riding: the river valleys are flattened out by stuff like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By banerjek

This is a great hill setup. The deal with...

This is a great hill setup.

The deal with steep areas is that you tend to be in the bottom of your low gears or the top of your high ones. This means that midrange selectivity isn't so important...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By AdkMtnMonster

The best part of this whole search for gearing is...

The best part of this whole search for gearing is that if it doesn’t work out, the OP still has th3 original gearing to go back to if needed. Sounds like a fun experiment. I have a set of compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By DaveSSS

If you change to a 48/32, it will give you a...

If you change to a 48/32, it will give you a significantly lower gear, more use of the big ring and a top gear that can still easily hit 35 mph. That seems like it's worth trying and won't require a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Some people love wide ranging cassettes, like an...

Some people love wide ranging cassettes, like an 11-36. You get a lot of low end, without giving anything up on the high end.

Some people hate them. Bjumps between cogs. Which means it's a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Seattle Forrest

My first couple years as a cyclist, I had this...

My first couple years as a cyclist, I had this map in my head of where all the hills were, and how to get around them. I thought that's what you did. Then I started riding with people who liked to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By eduskator

I feel you. It's indeed harder and for my part,...

I feel you. It's indeed harder and for my part, it took me a while to adapt but I eventually got used to it. I also ride in high elevation where my average speed is way less than if I was riding on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Racing Dan

Imo, just stick with your current crank and get a...

Imo, just stick with your current crank and get a 11-34 cassette, a new chain and GS rear DR. Only if that is not adequate I would replace the crank. As mentioned the GRX line is suitable, but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By abshipp

I've noticed a similar phenomenon when I ride my...

I've noticed a similar phenomenon when I ride my fixed gear. Since I'm stuck in 44x17 I just get out of the saddle and stomp my way up rather than shift, sit, and spin.



I fully endorse the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By kingston

There are many reasons for running different...

There are many reasons for running different gears and they're all valid. The important thing is that we're all getting new bike parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By Iride01

I can't believe I'm suggesting this, but didn't...

I can't believe I'm suggesting this, but didn't 105 5800 have a triple front DR version? Or was this the previous 10 speed 105's? Since I've been up and down the Maine coastline several times...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 05:33 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By phrantic09

Don’t buy upgrades. Ride up grades.

Don’t buy upgrades. Ride up grades.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-20, 11:30 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,414
Posted By woodcraft

Roadlink is a bit of metal that hangs the RD...

Roadlink is a bit of metal that hangs the RD lower, allowing a bigger cassette to fit, for $20. The other part of the equation is taking up the slack chain on the small/small end.

Road RDs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By SethAZ

I've been riding the Compass extra light tire in...

I've been riding the Compass extra light tire in the 32mm size. I was interested to see if I'd have durability problems because of the extra light and supple casing but so far so good. I'm probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By blakcloud

I am usually a 32+ tire guy but for fun I wanted...

I am usually a 32+ tire guy but for fun I wanted to try a 28mm. Like David above, I purchased Compass Chinook Pass Extra Lights. Supple tires can give a nice ride but at the expense of durability....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By David in Maine

I just got back from a ride on some of those...

I just got back from a ride on some of those Maine backroads you're talking about. Riding Compass extra light 28c on my Ti road bike. Handled the rough pavement pretty well. I have another bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By DaveSSS

Consider michelin power endurance tires. They...

Consider michelin power endurance tires. They are very long wearing, with some extra puncture resistance, but still supple for a good ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By Kabuki12

On my vintage steel frame racers I really like...

On my vintage steel frame racers I really like 28's. We also have some pretty bad roads here and the 28's seem to handle it well. I like the Bontragers on my Windsor Pro. I did Eroica California back...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By koolerb

I think 28's are about as far as you'd want to go...

I think 28's are about as far as you'd want to go anyway. I know its popular these days to say higher volume tires are just as fast as lower volume tires but in my totally unscientific personal...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By surak

^ Yup. I briefly used 32mm Gatorskins. I thought...

^ Yup. I briefly used 32mm Gatorskins. I thought I could run them at lower pressure, but they felt terrible. Once pumped up firm, they felt terrible in a different way. Nowhere near as smooth riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,863
Posted By noodle soup

+1 I might go to the nearest LBS, and ask...

+1

I might go to the nearest LBS, and ask what the locals are using.

Gatorskins would be the last resort.
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