Good point about constantly needing the in between gears. The problem is I don't know where that is for a touring bike. I only have a road bike, which is set up with a 53x39 and 13-29, which works well for me in all types of terrain.
I was thinking about the possibility of coupling the pending Velo Orange Gran Cru crank ($125), which is a 46x30 double, with a Rivendell/Shimano 12-36 9 speed cassette. That would result in a lower top end than a 53x13 (110.1 v. 103.5). Any comments on whether that is practical? Are doubles just not used for touring bikes? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
