Originally Posted by
TheDudeIsHere
Ah, those are the highest peaks in Georgia. I myself don't think you would need one but it all depends on your comfort as you say.
I've done this ride on my standard crank. I believe Onyx Summit is the highest "PAVED" road in our area 8,400 ft/ the ride was 12,000 total gain in 72 miles. Also 4 other times on another ride coming from the opposite direction. I didn't feel I needed the compact myself.
But again, it's your comfort zone is what matters.
Out here in California, we have some pretty good peaks with paved roads.
That looks like my kind of ride! Sign me up lol. Here in GA there is a race called the Death March. I believe it's almost 100 mi of gravel and 10,000 ft climbing. That's on my list for this year
I guess suffering is good lol.
Dave