Do you think that most Triathletes run gears that are too big and that big gear selection ultimately results in slower race times? For Example: I run a 39x53/12x23 on my 700c road bike and my 700 tri set up. Since your overall tourge strength in the tri-position is less....don't you think I shoud run a 12x25 cassette on the Tri bike...to allow a better spin/RPM up hills? On good hills I commonly spin in the 39x23 at a RPM of less than 80 rpms.
Hell...I know guys running 56x42/11x21 0n a 700c which is crazy....but I think that even putting one more low gear in the rear...could show benefits in race times. What do you think?
John Bogdanski
Hell...I know guys running 56x42/11x21 0n a 700c which is crazy....but I think that even putting one more low gear in the rear...could show benefits in race times. What do you think?
John Bogdanski