Gear

Best climbing gear ratio for a 75kg rider on 8% gradients?

By ClimberKarl

I've been running 34/28 and surviving, but wondering if 36/32 would let me spin a higher cadence without losing too much top-end on the flats between climbs. What's everyone running on alpine days?

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Cycling Watcher

I agree

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