Hill climbing gearing? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T11:53:29Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/hill-climbing-gearing?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Kris. I'm sure you're…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2015-03-09:1198434:Comment:1627952015-03-09T14:28:08.486ZJon Paulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonPaul
<p>Thanks Kris. I'm sure you're correct about the chainrings. I will probably start with the 12-32 and see how that goes. i live in the mountains, so i climb on every ride. I just want to start doing some notoriously steep road climbs as part of my travels. I'm just looking for that "extra gear" when the road goes above 12-15%.</p>
<p>Thanks again for the input.</p>
<p>Thanks Kris. I'm sure you're correct about the chainrings. I will probably start with the 12-32 and see how that goes. i live in the mountains, so i climb on every ride. I just want to start doing some notoriously steep road climbs as part of my travels. I'm just looking for that "extra gear" when the road goes above 12-15%.</p>
<p>Thanks again for the input.</p> You sure those chainring numb…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2015-03-09:1198434:Comment:1626142015-03-09T13:59:34.951ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>You sure those chainring numbers are accurate? Typically CX bikes come with a 46/36. Only way you are getting a 26 on the front is if you have a MTN double crank. It would also give you less than a 1:1 ratio as your lowest gear (26f/28r), which is pretty darn low.</p>
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<p>Assuming you have a 46/36, you could potentially go to a larger rear cassette (12-32) if the rear mech will accommodate it. Or you could get a 34f chainring, or potentially both. If you want smaller than a 34f…</p>
<p>You sure those chainring numbers are accurate? Typically CX bikes come with a 46/36. Only way you are getting a 26 on the front is if you have a MTN double crank. It would also give you less than a 1:1 ratio as your lowest gear (26f/28r), which is pretty darn low.</p>
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<p>Assuming you have a 46/36, you could potentially go to a larger rear cassette (12-32) if the rear mech will accommodate it. Or you could get a 34f chainring, or potentially both. If you want smaller than a 34f ring, you'll have to swap out the crank to a MTN double.</p>
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<p>Or you can just gut it out and watch your progress as you get better and better at climbing. </p>