… so as soon as I clean the bike and get the existing chain-set degreased, I can start work on getting it all fitted. I have been considering experimenting with the different cassettes I have available. I will probably start with the 11-42 along with the 40/30 oval chainrings. If that works I will try that out for a while. Then I will have the alternatives of 11-36 and 11-34 if needed.

I have also got the option of fitting the 11-42 to my mountain bike if that doesn’t work out on the Alice. Maybe by the end of all this experimenting I will have gearing on both bikes which suits my riding.