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Can I ask about gearing?
I was thinking of going 48 / 18, based on the fact I spend most of my time on the big ring of a compact (50t) on my road bike, and around the middle of the cassette. Does this make sense, or should I ease off a little and go for something lighter (46 /18), given that I'll be running bigger tyres (32-35c)?
I realise it's a largely personal choice, and depends on your typical cadence and speed, but wondered if there was a conventional choice for SS newbies.
Thanks as ever for any pointers.