Originally Posted by
queerpunk
Good gear range for newbs. I'd say start with an 88" gear - 49-15. As you advance, you're going to want more options, but I think that's a good all-around gear for Cat 4/5 - and beyond.
Ill extend that recommendation to any track-
throw a 17t on the other side of your flip/flop for warm-up and you wont need to change a ring or pull a cog for your first year...