Hey All
I'm looking to change the gearing ratio on my bike, and could use some input.
I'm on a Trek 5500 with Dura-Ace components. I purchased bike in central California about 14 years ago, and just do pleasure riding.
It was pretty flat out there, so the gearing was pretty good. I'm now living in Southern Ontario, Canada, and the landscape is not as flat. There are some big hills and escarpments that I'd like to bike up, but find it is just too hard of a push.
My existing cassette is a Shimano Dura-Ace CS-7700 12-23
- What would be a good cassette to move to?
- Should I stay with Dura-Ace, or is Ultegra fine for 1/2 the price?
- Do I need any special tools to replace?
I'm planning to purchase from PBK and do myself(unless there is some compelling reason not to). I find the LBSs out here out to lunch on pricing.
So, that's the scoop. Any input appreciated.
I'm looking to change the gearing ratio on my bike, and could use some input.
I'm on a Trek 5500 with Dura-Ace components. I purchased bike in central California about 14 years ago, and just do pleasure riding.
It was pretty flat out there, so the gearing was pretty good. I'm now living in Southern Ontario, Canada, and the landscape is not as flat. There are some big hills and escarpments that I'd like to bike up, but find it is just too hard of a push.
My existing cassette is a Shimano Dura-Ace CS-7700 12-23
- What would be a good cassette to move to?
- Should I stay with Dura-Ace, or is Ultegra fine for 1/2 the price?
- Do I need any special tools to replace?
I'm planning to purchase from PBK and do myself(unless there is some compelling reason not to). I find the LBSs out here out to lunch on pricing.
So, that's the scoop. Any input appreciated.