Originally Posted by
noobinsf
I'm not a super strong rider, and the topography in Oakland is all over the map (see what I did there?). I ride triples with wide range freewheels and cassettes, and I use 'em all.
Amen!
I live in the north bay but work in Berkeley and ride all over, and a typical road low gear of 39/24 or 26 would definitely NOT work for me. 46/30 sub-compact or triples in the front all the way!