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Hi all,
I am lucky enough to have reached 50 and still be able to ride a bike is a blessing some don't get, however, cycling in Dorset means the inevitable hills.
I want to try and 'tweak' my set up to give me a little breathing space on the hills. My current set up is
Dura ace 53/39 cranks, 11-28 9 speed cassette. Ultegra 6500 rear mech (max teeth )
Friction shifters which will soon be replaced with Dura-ace 9 speed indexed.
What's the easiest way if possible to give me a little more help on the steepest hills ?
I like the set up so don't really fancy changing the front/cranks and a 11-30 or 11-32 cassette would mean a change of rear derailleur.
Any ideas ?
Long cage derailleur or MTB ?
I am lucky enough to have reached 50 and still be able to ride a bike is a blessing some don't get, however, cycling in Dorset means the inevitable hills.
I want to try and 'tweak' my set up to give me a little breathing space on the hills. My current set up is
Dura ace 53/39 cranks, 11-28 9 speed cassette. Ultegra 6500 rear mech (max teeth )
Friction shifters which will soon be replaced with Dura-ace 9 speed indexed.
What's the easiest way if possible to give me a little more help on the steepest hills ?
I like the set up so don't really fancy changing the front/cranks and a 11-30 or 11-32 cassette would mean a change of rear derailleur.
Any ideas ?
Long cage derailleur or MTB ?
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