Current Projects chat and miscellany

I managed 14/28 with 46/30t on a 33% hill with moderate weight on the bike, I reckon 32t with XT would be enough for you, I currently have a Tiagra 10spd long cage rear derailleur on the bike so that was just enough for the 46/30 chainring.

Yeah, if I have a tent with me I'll be walking up anything that steep, I think. I'll do a little research into my derailer models and then decide - I'd prefer 32t, but 28t is fine.

I've been gathering parts for a whole year now - pretty excited that I'll be able to ride it by late spring!