http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2009/01/03/choosing-the-right-gear/ From Beginner to Elite - Strategies and Tips for Long Course Triathletes Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2009/01/03/choosing-the-right-gear/#comment-219 IronmanTips Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:21 +0000 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/?p=513#comment-219 I wouldn't say you're a wimp. Riding a bigger gear doesn't make you a stronger or better athlete. It definitely depends on the terrain you've got to work with and you're certainly better off holding a higher cadence than grinding your way up your local climbs. I wouldn’t say you’re a wimp. Riding a bigger gear doesn’t make you a stronger or better athlete. It definitely depends on the terrain you’ve got to work with and you’re certainly better off holding a higher cadence than grinding your way up your local climbs.

]]> http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2009/01/03/choosing-the-right-gear/#comment-214 Spokane Al Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:08 +0000 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/?p=513#comment-214 I must really be a wimp. I ride with a 53/39 on the front of my bike and a 12/27 on the rear and often use the 39/27 combo on difficult, local hills. I must really be a wimp. I ride with a 53/39 on the front of my bike and a 12/27 on the rear and often use the 39/27 combo on difficult, local hills.

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