Rydogg Posted August 10, 2011 Share I just got my first road bike and I'm struggling to climb some hills. I'm just not used to my new gears. I have a double compact crank - 50/34 and a 9 speed cassette - 11/27. Shimano 105 group set. I would like to know if I can get a smaller front chain ring, or a bigger rear chain ring, to help me with my climbing. Is it just a case of replacing the chain rings? Where can I get them? What are the limtations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted August 10, 2011 Share 34/ 27 thats pretty high gearing already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 10, 2011 Share 34/27 is actually a low gear. But you can't really go lower then that. The only other option is a triple up front but you will need a new left shifter. If you go that route, you might aswell just walk, it will be faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Yeah, like manfrog says, much lower and you'll be slower than walking. Best advice? Train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted August 10, 2011 Share That is about as low as you can go with a standard road compact setup.The alternative as already suggested is a triple crank or mtb type cassette (34), but that will probably require some additional bits too (rd, chain etc). Soldier on, it will get easier.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted August 10, 2011 Share 34/ 27 thats pretty high gearing already! High low, i think he got the message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeTurbo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Finally, acknowledgement that roadies are toughrer than MTBers! TNT1 has the best advice in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rydogg Posted August 10, 2011 Share Hmmm, I thought you guys would say that. Darn you all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 10, 2011 Share Heh! I'm currently running a double ring setup on the front on my MTB. Granny has a chipped tooth and she likes wrapping the chain around her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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