Johnny .

If that's what you have then run 36/17. It's hot and there are lots of hills so 46 or 44 is going to really make you suffer. If I were racing it I'd run my 36/19, but then that's what I run most of the time so...

> 11. SS Gearing for Pain + Suffer'n (brandon sequoia)

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> 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
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