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@Tall_Tom
Hi folks,
Thinking of trying something out, maybe pointless.
A forum Search yielded nothing which I was surprised by...
So the problem is that a couple of times when fully laden touring (or when quite hungover) I've had to shamefully get off and push. (Rowsley Bar springs to mind)
I'm running stock 105, 2x10, about 7 or 8 years old.
A few places have suggested I can get away with putting a 10 speed MTB cassette (11-42!?!) on with 9 speed MTB long cage mech as they have same pull ratio as 10 speed road.
I'm not a natural climber, so having somewhere to go at the bottom end would help, especially when panniered up.
Anyone tried it or offer advice other than "be fitter"?...