Gears, hills and things....
Any suggestions welcome, especially the ones that do not need to spend a fortune.
Where I live we have steep hills, people call them mountains. I call them annoying. The problem is it is difficult to go up. In places it is walk slow and push. So I was wondering if there is anything I can do to get some relief.
My bike is an 11-34 cassette (Claris RD 2400) and 50-34 chainrings (FD 3400).
Apparently the RD is to handle up to 11-32 but I have no problems with 11-34. The FD can handle up to a 53 tooth chainring but whether or not that is correct I know not.
Of course I have no idea. Should I install a larger cassette and get a new RD. Or should I focus on experimenting with the chainrings? Should I reach for 9-speed.
So I want to go up, a lot easier. To go faster would be nice but not essential.