[RBW] Re: Is a 6% change in gearing noticeable?

2018-08-13 Thread Tully Lanter
Yep, you'll notice. In my experience, that small of a reduction feels less like you've shifted and more like you're in the same gear with fresher legs. So, definitely perceptible, but probably not a game-changer. On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:30:41 PM UTC-7, Dave Small wrote: > > Hi all. One

[RBW] Re: Is a 6% change in gearing noticeable?

2018-08-12 Thread Philip Williamson
You'll definitely feel the change in one cog tooth. I'd suggest staying with the 72" gear, though, and working on techniques to maximize your flow in traffic Get out of the saddle and use your upper body to rock the bike to get up to speed faster. Practice track-standing, so you can jump as

[RBW] Re: Is a 6% change in gearing noticeable?

2018-08-06 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, all, for the feedback. I was planning to try a 17 first then increase to 18 if that wasn't enough---as Peter suggested---but would have jumped straight to 18 if folks told me to not bother with a measly 6% change, that I'd need more than that to do what I said I want to do. But I'm

[RBW] Re: Is a 6% change in gearing noticeable?

2018-08-06 Thread Garth
Sure it's noticable. You don't have to run SS either to feel it. With aptly named half-step gearing (44/48 rings and 13-32 7sp. FW, for example) and even with a common double/triple and multiple cogs, even half a gear is notable. Since you have no other gear to choose from, that one