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Could be that too?!?! I need some more advice please guys? Called around.. Rear cassette about R435.. plus they say now i need a new chain R150 ... and a new derailleur R700... this correct?? All of a sudden a R300 odd rand upgrade turns into a R1285 upgrade.. and i think thats excluding labour?

Thanks Eugene, A guy suggested that i try a 27 tooth.. but wasn't sure if it would make that much of a difference and did not wanna spend R300 and see no results but R300 is a lot more cost effective than changing the front and i was hoping to not go that route. I dont mind going for a 27 teeth if it will help me on the hills a bit. You are right, Sora parts on my Merida. I been riding for a while but mostly MTB and enjoy the road bike actually but like u said.. that wall is a real buzz kill! Weight is around 79kg, would the 7 bars be right? I will also check the tires when i get home. Really appreciate all the help you guys are giving.. i will definitely keep you posted on the outcome. Thanks a lot! Robin

Tires are about 7 bar on the pump.. very hard.. freewheeling is no problem Soggy. Im starting to think that i just need to train harder.. or at least thats how it seems at the moment.

Morning Gav, Thanks for your reply.. ive been in two minds about the gearing and it clearly sounds like i just need to train harder. I did find it wierd that i rode a quicker time last year than this year on 94.7 useing the same bike. The hills do get rough but thanks, im gonna leave the bike as is and start training harder and see how it goes, this will also be the cheaper option for me. How long have you had your 901? Regards, Robin

Morning Eugene, Front 52 teeth and 39 teeth Rear 25 teeth and 11 teeth Hope this will help you? Thanks!!

Hi Eugen, Thanks for the reply.. Saw the following on the bike.. rear said 25T and the front has 52-8 on it but i will go count and give you the figures. Thanks!

Hi, I have a Merida road race 901 and seem to be killing myself on the hills.. in first it feels as if the brakes are on when climbing. Is it me or the ratios on the bike? Can i change and if i can what will the best be to help me out? Im getting to a point where its not fun riding the bike anymore cause it feels as if the training does not even help with this issue. Hope someone can assist. Thanks Robin

Hi, im new here.. This was the bike that got me back cycling again... had it for about 4 months. http://www.photostand.co.za/images/uxjhljx6qj1s7mxfamt.jpg Then moved onto this and still loving it!! http://www.photostand.co.za/images/udxo59fgiqvq25h8so.jpg