I recently procured a pristine '03 SC Bullit, with Shivers upfront and the 5th out back. I live in Western Colorado- Grand Junction, Fruita, Moab. The bike came with an MRP world cup guide with the boomerang pulleys upfront . . . I think it is the 40T.
I went out on one of our "basic" (read technical for a horse) trails with a buddy, and just had a stinker of a time getting up several of the ascents. Granted, the bike will never climb like an XC bike, but I found the gearing to be too tall . . .
The question is . . . should I move directly to a double/triple upfront? or should I downsize the front ring? If I downsize the front ring, how low should I go? (I'm running RaceFace NorthShores w/ what I believe is a 110 bcd)
I'd appreciate feedback from those of you still daring to ride up . . .
I went out on one of our "basic" (read technical for a horse) trails with a buddy, and just had a stinker of a time getting up several of the ascents. Granted, the bike will never climb like an XC bike, but I found the gearing to be too tall . . .
The question is . . . should I move directly to a double/triple upfront? or should I downsize the front ring? If I downsize the front ring, how low should I go? (I'm running RaceFace NorthShores w/ what I believe is a 110 bcd)
I'd appreciate feedback from those of you still daring to ride up . . .