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01-09-18, 12:56 PM
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50/34s with 11-36 rear? @IBOHUNT
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01-09-18, 03:17 PM
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my newest bike came with 52/36 and 11/28 rear. I hardly ever use the 28t unless its just stupid steeeeeeep
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01-09-18, 03:27 PM
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lol I recently compacted my commuter from 52/36 to 50/34, and I've got 11-32 in the back. I use 34/32 every day (going over Camino Del Norte), and I basically never use the 50.
01-09-18, 08:27 PM
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Imperial / cannon would kick my ass, as would the ski lifts and/or the tramway in Palm Desert.
01-09-18, 09:24 PM
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I did Oak Glen with 52/36 and an 11-25 in the back. It ain't that hard. Just gotta be ready to stand, or grind.
But for the sake of full disclosure, over last year's miles, I averaged right at 4ft/mi more vertical on the heavy bike with the 11-42 than the light bike with the 11-25.
But for the sake of full disclosure, over last year's miles, I averaged right at 4ft/mi more vertical on the heavy bike with the 11-42 than the light bike with the 11-25.
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01-09-18, 11:26 PM
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I didn’t the stupid baldy lifts with 39x25 granny gear. It hurt but I made it up there @tunavic was there!!
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01-10-18, 08:09 AM
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Interestingly, I think the bike I'm eyeballing comes with 52x36. I kind of miss it. If I steer clear of really steep hills (and my driveway) a standard crank would probably be fine too.
Imperial / cannon would kick my ass, as would the ski lifts and/or the tramway in Palm Desert.
Imperial / cannon would kick my ass, as would the ski lifts and/or the tramway in Palm Desert.
There is one TT I do where I was considering a 56 but that only adds ~3 1/2 mph. Don't think the cost of new crankset and rings are worth it
01-10-18, 09:11 AM
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I did Oak Glen with 52/36 and an 11-25 in the back. It ain't that hard. Just gotta be ready to stand, or grind.
But for the sake of full disclosure, over last year's miles, I averaged right at 4ft/mi more vertical on the heavy bike with the 11-42 than the light bike with the 11-25.
But for the sake of full disclosure, over last year's miles, I averaged right at 4ft/mi more vertical on the heavy bike with the 11-42 than the light bike with the 11-25.
It really comes down to how much power you can put out- if you can keep an 39/25 gear rolling at 60 rpm plus, you will probably be fine.
01-10-18, 09:59 AM
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01-10-18, 11:05 AM
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yah that was a fun..ish day. Food at the lodge was great after the climb. We need to recruit TH to climb the baldy lifts rather then sit back and eat all of the cinnamon rolls and beers 
cool pic btw!! flashbacks!!
cool pic btw!! flashbacks!!
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01-10-18, 12:42 PM
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I'm thinking of driving to Escondido Friday, how are you fixed for lunch plans.
01-10-18, 12:54 PM
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It would be TOO BAD if I had to sit at Stone all by myself while you were some meeting on a Friday afternoon.
01-10-18, 01:16 PM
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sounds like I'll have a few beers before my meeting
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01-11-18, 04:26 PM
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been a while but got to work on my bikes last night. Swapped cassettes, mounted new MTB tires on the cannondale. Racing Ralphs 29x2.25 tubeless
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01-11-18, 04:32 PM
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01-11-18, 05:00 PM
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@RubeRad in the pic I have a 2.35 nobby nic up front and a 2.1 racin Ralph rear. Competitive cyclist has these $70 tires for $33 each so I just evened it up. Front will be a bit more quicker steering now. No need to 29+ tires plus it would suck mounting on a narrow rim
btw you get used looking down at the lefty after a while. First ride is a trip though
btw you get used looking down at the lefty after a while. First ride is a trip though
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