What gearing you running in the PNW?
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36t with a 13-28 cassette.
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I usually use a 36t ring w/ 11-21 cassette.
You're always standing when you're pedalling, so there's not much need for lower gears for any sort of required uphill pedalling. On the plus side, smaller ranges mean shorter chains and therefore less chainslaaap when you're in the gears you actually use.
You're always standing when you're pedalling, so there's not much need for lower gears for any sort of required uphill pedalling. On the plus side, smaller ranges mean shorter chains and therefore less chainslaaap when you're in the gears you actually use.
i live in PDX and run a 36. I have a 38 and 40 laying around, and never felt the need to put them on, anywhere, let alone at black rock or post. i can't remember what is in back, either 11 or 12.
38 chain ring w/11-26 Cassette 
36/11-23 but it's mostly for Whistler. It's kind of a bear when I'm pedalling localy but my bike isn't really meant for AM trails. I'll build up a smaller bike for the pedals that will probably be a 34/11-34 setup (or maybe a 10 speed so 11-36?).
32t w/11-34 and but not really by choice though. I'll be going up to a 34t chainring shortly.
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