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  1. 08-26-2010, 02:20 PM #1
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    bikerHen
    bikerHen is offline I ain't a chick any more!
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    My Ruby came with full Ultegra and a compact double. A few years back, before a big hilly ride, I switched out the rear cassette to a 10 speed 11-34 cassette from IRD. Added a long cage Deore XT derailleur and I love it. That big ring is kind of like insurance. I don't use it often but it's there when I need it. We have some hills in Eastern Washington too.

    Speaking of happy knees, I also replaced the small front ring on my Surly LHT to a 24t ring. Let me tell you how happy my knees were after spending most of the day climbing a big ol' mountain pass pushing 80 pounds of gear and bike! Very, VERY happy! bikerHen
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  2. 08-26-2010, 02:28 PM #2
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    BikerHen - my LHT has a full XT mtn bike drive train set up, so my low gear is a 22-34. I sure liked that on Red Mountain Pass!
    Specialized Ruby
    Gunnar Sport
    Salsa Vaya Ti
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    Motobecane Fantom CXX (Surly Crosscheck)
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  3. 08-26-2010, 02:39 PM #3
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    bikerHen
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    I have developed a real apprecation for the granny/granny combination. It makes crawling up mountain passes almost fun. bikerHen
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  4. 08-26-2010, 04:22 PM #4
    malkin
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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerHen View Post
    I have developed a real apprecation for the granny/granny combination. It makes crawling up mountain passes almost fun. bikerHen
    Either Granny/Granny or Granny/Grampy, it could be a preference.
    Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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