SS Gearing for Pain + Suffer'n

brandon sequoia

2010-09-07

I have 3 options for gearing for Pain + Suffer'n, but I've never ridden that race. I was hoping somebody with some course knowledge could help me select which gear to run.
My options are:
46, 44, 36
17 tooth rear
I don't know how hilly the course is, so I'm not sure which ring to run with it.
I've been training at 46x16 at Tabor, Forest Park and Scappoose, and it's a bear to climb anything over about 25 degrees
I'd love any input or advice!
Thanks!
Brandon Sequoia
brandonsequoia@hotmail.com