bikeman66
Senior Member
- Location
- Isle of Wight
Hi all,
This may be a "how long is a piece of string" question, but I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give.
I'm off to Provence in late April / early May for a week of cycling. As part of the trip, I'm planning a ride up Mont Ventoux. I'm not looking to get up there in record time or anything like that, but just want to have the satisfaction of climbing the Bedoin route and then enjoy the long descent on the other side.
My bike has a 34 tooth small chainring and a 11-25 cassette. I know pushing any gear depends on the ability and fitness of the rider, but do you guys think a 34-25 lowest gear is still a bit suicidal and would you opt for the safety of a 28 tooth large sprocket (or even larger)?
Your thoughts and advice will be most welcome.
This may be a "how long is a piece of string" question, but I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give.
I'm off to Provence in late April / early May for a week of cycling. As part of the trip, I'm planning a ride up Mont Ventoux. I'm not looking to get up there in record time or anything like that, but just want to have the satisfaction of climbing the Bedoin route and then enjoy the long descent on the other side.
My bike has a 34 tooth small chainring and a 11-25 cassette. I know pushing any gear depends on the ability and fitness of the rider, but do you guys think a 34-25 lowest gear is still a bit suicidal and would you opt for the safety of a 28 tooth large sprocket (or even larger)?
Your thoughts and advice will be most welcome.