Advice ref gear range on hybrid bike
12-26-19, 04:37 PM
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Advice ref gear range on hybrid bike
Hi all,
First post on this site. I am an occasional cyclist planning to buy a hybrid to replace MTB. I want it to cope with some steep hills and would like some advice an gear range. Does a 27 gear Alivio set up have a greater range than 20 gear Deore or is is just more gears covering the same range (hope that’s the correct terminology)? The bikes I am considering are:
Giant Roam 1 2019
Pinnacle Cobalt 3 2020
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio M4000 9 Speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Shimano Altus M371 31.8mm
700 wheels
I hope this is sufficient info and would appreciate advice on pros and cons of both set ups. Thanks
First post on this site. I am an occasional cyclist planning to buy a hybrid to replace MTB. I want it to cope with some steep hills and would like some advice an gear range. Does a 27 gear Alivio set up have a greater range than 20 gear Deore or is is just more gears covering the same range (hope that’s the correct terminology)? The bikes I am considering are:
Giant Roam 1 2019
- Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore , Shadow+
- Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore ,
- 700 wheels.
Pinnacle Cobalt 3 2020
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio M4000 9 Speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Shimano Altus M371 31.8mm
700 wheels
I hope this is sufficient info and would appreciate advice on pros and cons of both set ups. Thanks
12-26-19, 04:45 PM
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According to the listed specs
Giant
44/32 double crank
11-42 cassette
Pinnacle
44/32/22 triple crank
11-36 cassette
Berkshire Sports - Bicycle Gear Ratio Comparison Calculator
Giant
44/32 double crank
11-42 cassette
Pinnacle
44/32/22 triple crank
11-36 cassette
Berkshire Sports - Bicycle Gear Ratio Comparison Calculator
12-26-19, 05:20 PM
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The pinnacle will have more options and has a significantly lower granny gear at 36x22 compared to 32x42. However, Alivio and Altus will probably feel mechanically inferior to Deore.
12-26-19, 05:51 PM
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Component wise, there’s a little bit of a difference but it’s not a significant difference.
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