trail wrote:
burnthesheep wrote:
I think a ton of riders up to Cat 3 are fine on 50t and 11-28.
Somewhat application dependent. If you're a road racer, you can become vulnerable to downhill 40-50MPH downhill attacks at 50t. Super marginal rationale, since most people don't race, and most people who race may not do hilly road races, etc.
This my issue with some groups rides I do... 50t hanging on for dear life spinning faster then a hamster. 52t helps just enough.
Kevin mentioned the route I have issue with
Patterson Pass (coming down Altamont pass with a tailwind)