To uprate my rear derailleur or not?

koreanbaz
koreanbaz Posts: 43
edited August 2016 in The hub
Hello folks
My personal bike is a CUBE Agree GTC from 2011. With 105 10 speed. My dilemma is that I need a higher rear gear due to being a fat old man. It's 11-28 I do believe.
Having just returned from climbing MV on a Cannondale hire bike with Tiagra gearing. If it wasn't for the 3 up front I wouldn't have made it to the top.
So do I spend the £100 to change mr rear derailleur cassette and chain? Or leave as is and buy another bike as well.
I await the forum knowledge.

Comments

  • kickaxe
    kickaxe Posts: 446
    Ew it's a roadbike
    -Cube Acid 29" 2013
    -A new Giant Trance 3 2015!
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I would post this in Crudcatcher to get some sensible replies.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Fit an MTB cassette and rear mech, it's an obvious upgrade on any road bike kit!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

Categories