I'd suggest just changing that 18 cog to a 16 to give 81". As a 'novice' you'll find that plenty high enough, and maybe too high if it's windy. I used 81 for pursuiting at HH when I was more than a 'novice' and it didn't let me down. M
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I'd suggest just changing that 18 cog to a 16 to give 81".
As a 'novice' you'll find that plenty high enough, and maybe too high if it's windy.
I used 81 for pursuiting at HH when I was more than a 'novice' and it didn't let me down.
M