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Old 07-13-2017, 12:10 PM   #5311
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Originally Posted by Baron von Kriterium View Post
Option 3 is train harder.

I run similar gearing except it's Campagnolo. I have the compact crank up front and 13-29 at the rear. What road are you going up where 34-28 isn't sufficient?
Yes, I do need to train harder but I'd like to have the option. I've done the Highwood Pass before on 34-28 and while I made it, there were certainly lots of parts where I was going at a snail's pace and each crank was super hard to make. There are a few different paths to get from downtown up north or to the NE that it gets hard to start up again if you lose momentum and it can be an issue if there's traffic or stops.

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Originally Posted by bossy22 View Post
you can add a shimano 105 medium cage rear derailleur. You will be able to go up to 32 teeth
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/c...h/rp-prod85966
Perfect! I just had a peek and I already have the Shimano 105 5701! Any recommendations for a bike shop to buy and install a 11-32 cassette? I really should do it myself but I've tried before and screwed up my shifting when I've calibrated something wrong.

This 11-32 cassette should work?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/c.../rp-prod116489
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