What gears do the pros use in the Giro d'Italia's mountain stages?

We asked around to see what combination of gears the pros use to get up and down the mountains passes of the 100th Giro d'Italia

What remains of the peloton climbs the Umbrail Pass on stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

The Giro d'Italia's Dolomites put the mechanics to work mounting smaller gears so their riders can survive the 2000 metre mountain passes.

We spoke to the riders and mechanics to understand what they use in the last mountainous week.

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