Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
I'm debating which of four bikes to bring: ... The Lotus is ready to roll, but would 51-42 chainrings paired with 13-24, 7-speed be enough for the climbs? ... Looking at the topography map doesn't really show any hills. Any thoughts?
There's not quite 2,200 feet of elevation gain, but my info shows most hills in the 2-5% range, and a few in the 5-8% range. The terrain is rolling with short climbs. I've ridden a 41/24 out there with no issues.
Here's the elevation profile:
