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edscoble in reply to @TheSchwartz

I reckon you're better off going with a standard 50/34 compact than 46/34.

Nah, considering that this is a touring bike, I believed 46/34 with 11-36 would be apt.

Or even get those 48/32 chainset from Spa Cycles.

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TheSchwartz in reply to @edscoble

I'd always rather have the range than closer spacing but each to their own. I've toured on 50/34 12-28 and although could have done with about 3 extra gears at the bottom I used all the gears at the top multiple times. But then I can't help myself on a descent whatever type of riding I'm doing.

48/32 with 11-36 sounds like a great option, or yeah a triple with lowest granny ring you can find as others have said.

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kjlem in reply to @TheSchwartz

Yes 36-32 as lowest gear should be low enough. Not so sure how often you would use the 48t ring though...

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