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RE: Mountain biking California, Rancho San Vicente
A 1*10 gearing is becoming quite popular here as well. Was the lowest gear low enough for climbing the 20% gradient slopes? Did you manage to ride it out or did you have to get off your bike and push?
I see no people in any of your photos. Is it really that desolate and what if something goes wrong, considering you are riding alone.
The 34x46 is easier than the 32x40 that I had on there previously. Based on Strava, the steepest part of the climb was 26% grade. I made it up without getting off, but it is a big effort. The segment is .3 mile at an average of 14%
I ride alone about 90% of the time, most people are working M-W. There is one mtb'ing place here that is way out in the mountains and if something should happen, it may be a while before you see someone. (Soquel demonstration forest in Santa Cruz) People need to get airlifted out by helicopter if they have a major accident.
Check out your gearing ratios here:
http://www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios