Originally Posted by
redlude97
that's funny, I see plenty of compacts on Cat3 and higher race bikes here in the PNW. Plenty of light riders too
My statement shouldn’t be taken as a negative. There are a lot of bigger riders who are 1 & 2. Speed guys on the track for example. Generally, Big guys need lower gears to climb. Nothing wrong with not being able to put in big miles either. We all have obligations that come before cycling. Do you race in Washington or Oregon?