You are probably OVERGEARED

Did you know you don't have to blow up on climbs? It's true! Equipping low gearing allows long distance cyclists the freedom to choose their effort level on climbs and maintain desired performance later in a long ride. Unfortunately, the gearing that came on your bike probably doesn't let you do that.

In this video, we'll look at current gearing typical for road bikes, the negative impact they have on long distance cyclists, the advantages freedom of low gearing provides, learn how to determine your optimal gearing, and look at options to achieve that gearing on your bike.

00:41 Why We are Overgeared
01:46 Modern Bike Gearing and Shortcomings
02:56 Ideal Gearing for Endurance Cycling
04:43 Calculating Gearing Outcomes (Generic Rider)
05:53 Climb Analysis
07:35 Calculating Your Target Gradient
08:46 Estimate Your Climbing Power and BTP
09:35 Your Target Low Speed and Gearing Combination
10:28 General Tips for Achieving Lower Gearing
11:38 Brand/Speed Components Compatibility for Lower Gearing
14:12 Conclusion

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https://veloviewer.com/

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