Monsieur Remings
Guru
- Location
- Yatton UK
Okay, am looking to be buying another bike soonishly, I am used to an 11-28 on a standard double ring (53/39).
However, the bike I want to buy comes with Dura-Ace 12-25 as a package so, due to the fact I have a 28 in the first place to deal with some of the hills around here whilst still on a standard chainset, what would people recommend? I know that some may say I can change the cassette but I'd rather get it right the first time, especially if it's Dura-Ace quality. I also think that some people might say the weight saving aspects of a road bike fitted with Dura-Ace (The Focus Pro 1.0) will help you up a hill but I already have a light, carbon bike and think I would struggle with anything under a 27...?
Of course, at the other end, I don't want what I would consider a much smaller gear on a 50/12 when I'm used to a 53/11 as my top gear?
Whaddya' all reckon?
However, the bike I want to buy comes with Dura-Ace 12-25 as a package so, due to the fact I have a 28 in the first place to deal with some of the hills around here whilst still on a standard chainset, what would people recommend? I know that some may say I can change the cassette but I'd rather get it right the first time, especially if it's Dura-Ace quality. I also think that some people might say the weight saving aspects of a road bike fitted with Dura-Ace (The Focus Pro 1.0) will help you up a hill but I already have a light, carbon bike and think I would struggle with anything under a 27...?
Of course, at the other end, I don't want what I would consider a much smaller gear on a 50/12 when I'm used to a 53/11 as my top gear?
Whaddya' all reckon?