Originally Posted by
70sSanO
No one can tell you what gear ratio you need. You probably should find out the steepest grades and length and find similar climbs to test your current gearing out.
If you are close with the 30:30, then maybe a 30:34 will be fine, or a 28:30.
I managed to pull off a van supported TransAm in 2022 with the current 30:30. I only had to walk once... on Sheep Grade Rd.
This year I am doing Mallorca in May and Eastern Block and Austria in August-September. I would like to have a little more dry powder.
Originally Posted by
70sSanO
Over the last 10 years I have seen my gearing in a steady regression, I’m 72.
I am headed that direction as well. I seem to have lost a LOT in just the past year and I just turned 67.
Originally Posted by
70sSanO
I might probably opt for a 12-36 with a 30t ring so you get a 30:28, 30:32 and an Oh $&*# 30:36. If that is not enough, there are some less desirable options.
SRAM has a 12-13-15…28-32-36 10 speed cassette.
I think that a 12-36 would probably work, at least at my current age! LOL. Is SRAM compatible with Shimano? Did/does Shimano make a comparable cassette?
Thanks,
Steve