Old 02-14-19, 02:11 PM
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zjrog
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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R

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I recently updated my 33 year old frame with Shimano 105 5600 components, and an Ultegra 6600 10 speed 12-27 cluster. I chose a FSA Vero compact crankset with 50-34 combo. I also opted for a 700c conversion from And I doubt my fitness level will ever have me the 27" wheels.. What little I rode on the street, it felt good over all. And the 12-27 is great on the trainer. But I've been watching a lot of builds go with compact cranksets and 12 -32 and bigger cassettes. I doubt my fitness level will allow me to run the 50/12 anytime soon. And as I live at the top of the hill in my town, maybe a wider geared cassette might not be a better idea. Of course. I have to overcome my fear of going downhill (broke my back in a downhill accident and my mind is afeared), but I think I can go uphill. I hope...
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