Yeah, the bars on this Canyon are very... road. I've got an Easton AX setup on my personal bike that I like \*way\* more.
Gear range is such an endless topic, and very location and riding preferences specific.
I built my Bjorn up initially with 40t, and Force 11 10-42. Eventually, I swapped in the Ratio Tech, and am now 10-50. I'd like to go up to a 42t front ring for a bit more top end, and I'll still have significantly more low end than I did with the original setup. But until this ring wears out, there's no point.
For the riding I do around here, the 31x34 low gear... I mean its doable, obviously. But it could be a lot more pleasant when you hit 18% walls.
March 22, 2022, 8:58 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
Yeah, the bars on this Canyon are very... road. I've got an Easton AX setup on my personal bike that I like \*way\* more. Gear range is such an endless topic, and very location and riding preferences specific. I built my Bjorn up initially with 40t, and Force 11 10-42. Eventually, I swapped in the Ratio Tech, and am now 10-50. I'd like to go up to a 42t front ring for a bit more top end, and I'll still have significantly more low end than I did with the original setup. But until this ring wears out, there's no point. For the riding I do around here, the 31x34 low gear... I mean its doable, obviously. But it could be a lot more pleasant when you hit 18% walls.