The 12/25 isnt a problem but by fitting a 13/26 it helps keep the more commonly used sprockets on the big ring for when your tramming along. I would very rarely use the 26 sprocket or the 25 for that matter when climbing as I always like to keep one in hand.Originally Posted by Hanneke
Normally climb steep hills on the 23.
And to be honest if your using the 12 sprocket your doing 50mph.
I think the only time Ive ever used the 12 tooth is when a certain forumite past me doing 50mph and threw a bidon at me. She had her chin on the bars at that time, it was a blurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
It does amaze me though how many newcomers try and climb in the big ring and cross there chain.
Just having a new chain and cassete on my Rourke after nearly 4 years and god knows how many thousands of miles. Thats not bad especially as most of my riding is in the Peak District and the pressure you put on the climbing sprockets is a hell of a lot.
Keep up the training on bike Hann, and you should do a more in depth report. Oh and a picture or two of your bikes please.
We need more pictures of everyones bikes.
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