Yep, you'll notice. In my experience, that small of a reduction feels less
like you've shifted and more like you're in the same gear with fresher
legs. So, definitely perceptible, but probably not a game-changer.
On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:30:41 PM UTC-7, Dave Small wrote:
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> Hi all. One o
You'll definitely feel the change in one cog tooth. I'd suggest staying
with the 72" gear, though, and working on techniques to maximize your flow
in traffic Get out of the saddle and use your upper body to rock the bike
to get up to speed faster. Practice track-standing, so you can jump as soon
Thanks, all, for the feedback. I was planning to try a 17 first then
increase to 18 if that wasn't enough---as Peter suggested---but would have
jumped straight to 18 if folks told me to not bother with a measly 6%
change, that I'd need more than that to do what I said I want to do. But
I'm re
Sure it's noticable. You don't have to run SS either to feel it. With
aptly named half-step gearing (44/48 rings and 13-32 7sp. FW, for example) and
even with a common double/triple and multiple cogs, even half a gear is
notable.
Since you have no other gear to choose from, that one bet