I solved a similar issue via chainring. Cost me a total of $19, and I've got happy gearing for Seattle's hills. (Salsa makes some fine chainrings at good prices that are compatible and available in black or silver so they even match whatever scheme you've got currently.)
ETA: oooh, I just realized I did the chainring switch with TWO of my bikes, not just the one I mentioned above. It really is a very easy and cheap way to get lower gearing, and later you can switch back if you decide you liked the bigger rings after all.
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01-04-2010, 08:14 PM #3
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