I'm getting back into cycling and will soon be getting a shiny new bianchi via nirone 7 with the tiara gear. However, I fear the supplied compact gearset may be a real struggle for me until I'm in better shape. I'm currently doing a little riding on an old mtb and reluctantly admit resorting to the granny ring at a few points on a few hills. I don't need anything quite as low as it can go, but after running a few 'gear inch' sums, I think something like the ultegra 6700 11/28 cassette would be a significant help whilst I get back some sort of fitness.
Can this be fitted as a direct replacement on it's own or will it require other changes? I only chose that cassette as it sounded the most compatible being shimano and 10 speed and having more teeth.
I'm going to work out which gear on the mtb equates to the same 'inch' as the lowest on the bianchi and try these hills to see how I get on in the meantime.
Advice appreciated
Chris
Can this be fitted as a direct replacement on it's own or will it require other changes? I only chose that cassette as it sounded the most compatible being shimano and 10 speed and having more teeth.
I'm going to work out which gear on the mtb equates to the same 'inch' as the lowest on the bianchi and try these hills to see how I get on in the meantime.
Advice appreciated
Chris