Hi guys
Long time lurker but first time poster.
I have recently got on the bike after some 10 years or so off it (apart from the odd false start). Until I know I am going to keep riding I am sticking to my old bike from the early 90's a Shogun Team Issue (a Shimano Ultegra 600 7spd).
Been spending some time of late in the saddle so fitness etc is improving, however I still find it a bit of challenge to get up some of the hills (& I was never much of a climber back in my bike rider days when I was fit & young). My goal at the moment is to do the 145km Great Ocean & Otway Classic in mid March which has quite a few hills in it.
My question is if I updated from the current 53/42 chain ring to a 53/39, will I find a large amount of difference getting up the hills? Or would I be better off persisting with the current setup, get fitter/stronger & then absolutely fly when I eventually update to a new bike in 8 months or so .
Finally if I do update, do I need to get a complete chainset or am I able to just replace the current 42 with a 39?
many thanks
portlester
Long time lurker but first time poster.
I have recently got on the bike after some 10 years or so off it (apart from the odd false start). Until I know I am going to keep riding I am sticking to my old bike from the early 90's a Shogun Team Issue (a Shimano Ultegra 600 7spd).
Been spending some time of late in the saddle so fitness etc is improving, however I still find it a bit of challenge to get up some of the hills (& I was never much of a climber back in my bike rider days when I was fit & young). My goal at the moment is to do the 145km Great Ocean & Otway Classic in mid March which has quite a few hills in it.
My question is if I updated from the current 53/42 chain ring to a 53/39, will I find a large amount of difference getting up the hills? Or would I be better off persisting with the current setup, get fitter/stronger & then absolutely fly when I eventually update to a new bike in 8 months or so .
Finally if I do update, do I need to get a complete chainset or am I able to just replace the current 42 with a 39?
many thanks
portlester