@JamesQGM - I know your advice is good but it's hard not to get caught up in weight-weenie-ism :)
The only real issue is whether to rejig drive chain for a lower gear (130bcd is somewhat limiting). The alternative is just to use my geared Arkose (10kg beefy disc).
being shouted at by strangers just before you’re sick on yourself
I am looking forward to it already :)
Anyway I am at risk of going off topic. Time for a separate UHC2018 thread I think.
I raced with a 40t up front and 11-28 cassette all of last season and it was perfect. Spun out on some very fast courses (4.5km @ 3%) but apart from that it was great. I’m enjoying 53/39 x 11-28 on the weekend bike too.
@JamesQGM - I know your advice is good but it's hard not to get caught up in weight-weenie-ism :)
The only real issue is whether to rejig drive chain for a lower gear (130bcd is somewhat limiting). The alternative is just to use my geared Arkose (10kg beefy disc).
I am looking forward to it already :)
Anyway I am at risk of going off topic. Time for a separate UHC2018 thread I think.