Really? Even back when we had 3(2)x9 setups on 26" with granny rings and i was at peak fitness in my 20s, we were using the smallest gear all the time. It depends a lot on terrain and style, though.
But when i am 1000m into a 1600m climb and the grades are sufficiently steep, me (and my knees) are super grateful for the granny gear.
March 13, 2020, 2:36 a.m. - Timer
Really? Even back when we had 3(2)x9 setups on 26" with granny rings and i was at peak fitness in my 20s, we were using the smallest gear all the time. It depends a lot on terrain and style, though. But when i am 1000m into a 1600m climb and the grades are sufficiently steep, me (and my knees) are super grateful for the granny gear.