swapping cassettes??

[spazzdog]

My sweet Epesi (Specialized Allez Comp 18) returned from CA with her new crankset.

She had the stock Ultegra 53/39 front with a 9sp 12-27 cassette. I didn't want to go triple, but I wanted a lower "granny" gear for the hills.

Chris at Robinson Wheelworks (can't remember the town... Dita?) made some great suggestions based on my current and goal riding style plus keeping it USCF legal so I can race if I choose to.

We ended up agreeing on the following:

- kept my existing Ultegra cassette
- installed an FSA compact 50/34 with compact compatible derailler

I lose 1 top end gear, but gained 2 low end gears.

And here's a picture...

[Trek420]

Robinson Wheelworks is in San Leandro CA on Macarthur near Estudillo.

[spazzdog]

Thanks Deets!

Anyway I like this setup because I can work the "spinning" on hills, getting my cadense skill work done without jeapardizing my knee and I still have the future option of choosing a new cassette setup as I get stronger/faster.

Speaking of my knee... talk about a crack-up; I go to CA for the Cindy (with no training), crank out 50 miles without any after-ride bodily payback. I come back to MA, rake/bag leaves for 6 hrs in my backyard and my knee is SCREAMING!

Is there no justice...

[CorsairMac]

Sounds like there is to me......sounds like no more yardwork for Spazz.....only bike riding type exercise is acceptable from here on out. If your neighbours complain tell them it aggravates your knee too much to work in your yard!

Nice bike porn, opps pixs!!