Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
Campy used to make a 13-29. I could use that with a standard crank, or a TT crank.
I had that with a 50/34 crank and the 13 isn't small enough for me. Been using Miche cassettes with 12-29.
Back when I was in my 30s I had 52/42 crank and 7 speed with a 28 big cog. Climbed everything with that,, couldn't do it now, no way.
When I bought the Seven in 2012 it had 52/39 and 12-25. Club rides with some climbing were ok, but long days in the mountains, no chance.
With the 34x29 low gear I can will myself up everything around here but when I'm climbing with someone who has a 32 in the back, I can tell they are having an easier time.
My faster friends don't use anything that low but I'm not around when they are climbing, unless they drop back to check on me.