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Gear Talk / Lower Gearing on Road Bike

« on: June 27, 2006, 02:34:13 pm »

Aside from the bike itself, there are some 'custom' 9-speed cassettes with good gearing from Sheldon Brown at Harris Cyclery:
His 'Big Dozen' has both a 28 and a 32 cog,
The 'Century Special'has a 27 and a 30,
and the two 'Cyclotouriste'models have 27, 30 and 34.
Prices range up to about $100
Check out http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/k7.html#9cassettes
Includes info on compatibility, why 10-speed cassettes can't be as easily customized, etc.

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General Discussion / Compare Cycle Utah, Columbia Gorge

« on: June 26, 2006, 01:29:36 pm »

Having just done the Cycle Utah event, I'm wondering whether anyone has done both Utah and Columbia Gorge, and can offer a comparison.
some friends are interested in doing one of these, but are a little concerned about the amount of climbing on the Utah route.
Any comments, comparisons?
Thanks
Richard