compact for Dragon Ride?

oli2001
oli2001 Posts: 350
edited May 2012 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
i run a 53/39 usually. i live and ride mainly in warwickshire. i do quite a bit of mtb'ing in wales so know what i'm up against.i'm quite a decent climber but would i be better with a compact (are the climbs really steep?)

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  • racingcondor
    racingcondor Posts: 1,434
    Not sure about the new route but the last time I did it (09 I think) the climbs were more of the long steady variety. I was fine on a standard double and I wasn't racing at that stage so wasn't super fit.
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    I think the Devils Elbow makes an appearance this year. You'll be fine on the Bwlch and Rhigos but the Devils Elbow is nasty'ish albeit fairly short.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzU-8OR05KY

    You maybe fine on a standard setup, but you may want to go compact as a precaution and if you want to fly down the hills have an 11tooth at the bottom.
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